Numbers 9:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, that they should keep the passover.

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So Moses told the people of Israel that they should celebrate the Passover.

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Moses is instructing the Israelites to observe their most important religious holiday, the Passover.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped in the wilderness of Sinai after their exodus from Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Moses, as God's chosen leader, was relaying divine instructions to ensure the people remained faithful to their covenant. This specific command to observe the Passover served as a yearly reminder of God's deliverance and helped unify the community during their ongoing journey to the Promised Land.

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Tell the people of Israel: If any of you or your descendants become ceremonially unclean because of contact with a dead body, or if you are traveling far away, you can still celebrate the Passover to honor the LORD.

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