Leviticus 4:22

When a ruler sins and becomes guilty of breaking one of Jehovah's commands without intending to,

Leviticus 4:2

to tell the people of Israel: If a person sins unintentionally and does not keep Jehovah's commandments he would have to observe the following rules:

Leviticus 4:13

If the whole congregation of Israel commits error and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly, and they commit any of the things that Jehovah commands not to be done they become guilty.

You should choose capable men from all the people. Find men who respect God. These must be men you can trust who hate corruption. Put them in charge of groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Leviticus 4:27

When a common person unintentionally does something wrong, even one thing forbidden by Jehovah's commandments, he will be guilty.

Numbers 16:2

These four men were joined by two hundred and fifty Israelite men, well known leaders of the congregation. The assembly chose them.

Numbers 31:13

Moses, the priest Eleazar, and all the leaders of the congregation went outside the camp to meet them.

2 Samuel 21:1-3

There was a famine for three successive years during David's reign. David asked Jehovah for advice about it. Jehovah answered: It is because of Saul and his family. They are guilty of murder because they killed the people of Gibeon.

2 Samuel 24:10-17

After David had everyone counted, he felt guilty and told Jehovah: What I did was stupid and terribly wrong. Jehovah, please forgive me.

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Summary

Leviticus 4:22

When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;

A ruler hath sinned

2 Samuel 24:10

And done

Leviticus 4:2

Bible References

A ruler hath sinned

One man from each tribe will help you. Each of these men must be the head of a household.

The leaders of Israel, the heads of the households, those tribal leaders who helped in the census came to give their offerings.

These four men were joined by two hundred and fifty Israelite men, well known leaders of the congregation. The assembly chose them.

After David had everyone counted, he felt guilty and told Jehovah: What I did was stupid and terribly wrong. Jehovah, please forgive me.

And done

to tell the people of Israel: If a person sins unintentionally and does not keep Jehovah's commandments he would have to observe the following rules: