Joshua 5:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the children of Israel encamped in Gilgal, and kept the passover on the fourteenth day of the month at even in the plains of Jericho.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The Israelites set up camp at Gilgal and celebrated the Passover on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening, while they were in the plains near Jericho.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Israelites celebrated their first Passover in the Promised Land after crossing the Jordan River, marking a significant moment in their journey from slavery to freedom.

📚 Historical Context

This was the first Passover celebration in the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. The Israelites had just crossed the Jordan River and were camped at Gilgal, preparing to conquer Jericho. This Passover was especially meaningful because it marked their transition from nomadic life to settling in the land God had promised their ancestors.

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On the fourteenth day of this month, in the evening, you must celebrate it at its appointed time. You must follow all its rules and ceremonies exactly as they are supposed to be done.

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So they celebrated the Passover on the evening of the fourteenth day of the first month while they were in the Sinai wilderness. The Israelites did everything exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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