the tenth day of the seventh moneth] The Jewes antedate the beginning of the Jubile ten dayes sooner, but if the Trumpet were not founded till the tenth day, it is like the solemnity began not till then; and the day of expiation led the way to the Jubile succeeding, and in reference thereto, it might minde the people of sowing in teares, before reaping in joy, Psalms 126:5. and of a disposition to pardon their offending brethren, as they expect pardon for themselves in the day of expiation. day of atonement] That is, the day of reconciliation with God, which was celebrated on the tenth day of the seventh month.