Numbers 29

Numbers 29:1

The first. This day was doubly solemn, as being the first day of the month, consequently entitled to all the sacrifices enjoined for it; and also a holiday, for which other victims are requisite, besides the perpetual holocausts, ver. 2, 6., and chap. xxviii. 11. (Haydock)

Numbers 29:7

Tenth. The feast of expiation, on which see Leviticus xvi. 29., and xxiii. 24, where we have also explained what relates to the feast of tabernacles, ver. 34.

Numbers 29:12

Seven days, not refraining indeed all that time from servile work, but remaining under tents, and daily performing what is required, ver. 13., &c.

Numbers 29:27

CHAPTER XXIX.

Numbers 29:35

Eighth day, which was more solemn than the preceding ones, but less so than the first. The victims are every day diminished. (Calmet) — This day, in the Hebrew calendar, is called the feast of retention, as they staid near the tabernacle. (Du Hamel)

Numbers 29:39

Vows. The general regulations did not hinder any private ones from being fulfilled. (Calmet) — Sacrifice. Mincha, or offering of flour, &c. (Haydock)