Matthew Poole and continuators on Leviticus 16:16

16 And he shall make an atonement for the holy place , because of the uncleannesses of the children of Israel , and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation that remaineth among them, in the midst of their uncleannesses .

Of which see below ver. 19, 20. and Exod. 29. 36. Lev. 8. 15. Heb. 9. 13.

For though the people did not enter into that place, yet their sins entred thither, and would hinder the effects of the High-priests mediation on their behalf, if God was not reconciled to them.

Encompassed with their sins▪ being in the midst of a sinfull people who defile not themselves onely, but also Gods Sanctuary, as God complains, Ezek. 23. 38, 39.

Marginal references: Heb. dwelleth.