Numbers 9:4

The Second Passover · Numbers 9:1–14
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Translations

Modern
So Moses told the Israelites to observe the Passover,
Traditional
And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, that they should keep the passover.
Literal
And Moses spoke to the sons of Israel, that they should keep the Passover.
Latin
Præcepitque Moyses filiis Israël ut facerent Phase.

Original

Hebrew
English
So Moses told the Israelites to observe the Passover,

Notes

When it was time to celebrate Passover, some men could not participate due to the rules in Leviticus 7:20–21. They wanted to follow the rules, but it seemed impossible for them.

A year after Israel left Egypt, it was time for them to celebrate their second Passover in the Sinai wilderness. Those unable to celebrate at the set time could do so a month later.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses The Cross and Passover The Passover

Parallels

Exodus 12:1–13

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Passover: An annual Jewish feast commemorating the Exodus

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Feasts and Festivals of Israel Numbers, Book of

Topics

Israel: Second Passover Observed Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: Passover First Commemorated Passover: Institution of Sinai: Wilderness of Kept the Passover Festival In The Feast of the Passover: Remarkable Celebrations of in the Wilderness of Sinai