Exodus 30:10-12

New Century Version

¹⁰ Once a year Aaron must make the altar ready for service to God by putting blood on its corners—the blood of the animal offered to remove sins. He is to do this once a year from now on. This altar belongs completely to the Lord’s service.”

The Tax for the Meeting Tent

¹¹ The Lord said to Moses, ¹² “When you count the people of Israel, every person must buy back his life from the Lord so that no terrible things will happen to the people when you number them.