Lev. 4:22

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a ruler hath sinned.Under the term {nasi,} that is, one preferred or elevated above others, from {nasa,} to exalt, it is probable that any person is meant who held any kind of political dignity among the people; and it evidently means the head of a tribe as in Nu 1:4, 16; 7:2.

But the Rabbins generally understand it of the prince of the great sanhedrin, who, when they were under the regal form of government, was the king.

A kid of the goats was the sacrifice in this case; and the rites were nearly the same as in the preceding, only the fat was burnt as that of the peace offering. (Lev 4:26.)

Exod 18:21; Num 16:2; 2Sam 21:1-3; 2Sam 24:10-17

and done.

Lev 4:2; Lev 4:13