1)

Who were the Kohanim to whom the Pasuk is referring?

1.

Rashi (citing Zevachim, 115b) and Rashbam: The Bechoros, who performed the Avodah until Aharon and his sons were chosen.

2.

Hadar Zekenim: The descendants of Aharon. 1

1

Refer to 19:22:151:1. Torah Temimah, citing Zevachim, 115b: It refers to Nadav and Avihu. See Torah Temimah, note 44.

2)

Why might the Kohanim think that they were permitted to ascend the mountain?

1.

Rashi: Because they come close to Hashem when they sacrifice Korbanos.

2.

Refer to 19:21:1:1.

3)

Seeing as, in Pasuk 24, the Torah writes "Pen Yifrotz Bam", why does it write here "Pen Yifrotz bahem"? What is the significance of the extra 'Hey'?

1.

Hadar Zekenim (in Pasuk 20): It' hints at five Kohanim who were punished - Nadav and Avihu, Chofni and Pinchas, and Uziyah, 1 who received Tzara'as. 2

1

Uziyah was not a Kohen, but he was punished because he usurped the Kehunah.

2

In this Pasuk with the 'Hey', Kohanim are mentioned closest to Yifrotz. This seems to be the intention of Hadar Zekenim (PF).

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