And they kept the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month at even in the wilderness of Sinai: according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did the children of Israel.
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.
The Israelites obeyed God completely by celebrating the Passover exactly as He had instructed Moses, even while living in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Numbers describes the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, where God was guiding them toward the Promised Land. In this verse, the people are faithfully observing the Passover feast on the exact date commanded by God through Moses, which was originally established during their time in Egypt to remember their deliverance from slavery. This act of obedience occurred in the wilderness of Sinai, emphasizing their commitment to God's laws amid their nomadic life.
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