³⁹ In the portico of the gateway were two tables on each side, on which the burnt offerings,^(A) sin offerings^[a](B) and guilt offerings^(C) were slaughtered.^(D)

² The prince is to enter from the outside through the portico^(A) of the gateway and stand by the gatepost. The priests are to sacrifice his burnt offering^(B) and his fellowship offerings. He is to bow down in worship at the threshold of the gateway and then go out, but the gate will not be shut until evening.^(C)

³ “‘If the offering is a burnt offering^(A) from the herd,^(B) you are to offer a male without defect.^(C) You must present it at the entrance to the tent^(D) of meeting so that it will be acceptable^(E) to the Lord. ⁴ You are to lay your hand on the head^(F) of the burnt offering,^(G) and it will be accepted^(H) on your behalf to make atonement^(I) for you.