Three times in the year all thy males shall appear before the LORD God.
Three times each year, all your men must come and appear before the LORD God.
God is commanding that all Jewish men gather in His presence three times annually for worship and celebration.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, God gave this command through Moses as part of the Mosaic Law, specifically in the context of the three major annual festivals outlined in Exodus 23:14-19. These festivals, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering, required all adult males to travel to the Tabernacle for worship, sacrifices, and remembrance of God's deliverance from Egypt, fostering national unity and devotion. This practice emphasized the Israelites' covenant relationship with God and their dependence on Him for provision and protection.
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