Numbers 9:1
New International Version
The LORD spoke to Moses in the Desert of Sinai in the first month of the second year after they came out of Egypt. He said,

New Living Translation
A year after Israel’s departure from Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai. In the first month of that year he said,

English Standard Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
In the first month of the second year after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai:

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

New King James Version
Now the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Now the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

NASB 1995
Thus the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

NASB 1977
Thus the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Thus Yahweh spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

Amplified Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
In the first month of the second year after their departure from the land of Egypt, the LORD told Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In the first month of the second year after their departure from the land of Egypt, the LORD told Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai:”

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

Contemporary English Version
During the first month of Israel's second year in the Sinai Desert, the LORD had told Moses

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In the first month of the second year after the Israelites left Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Desert of Sinai. He said,

Good News Translation
The LORD spoke to Moses in the Sinai Desert in the first month of the second year after the people of Israel had left Egypt. He said,

International Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai during the first month of the second year that they had left Egypt,

Majority Standard Bible
In the first month of the second year after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai:

NET Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH speaks to Moses, in the wilderness of Sinai, in the second year of their going out of the land of Egypt, in the first month, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, in the wilderness of Sinai, in the second year of their going out of the land of Egypt, in the first month, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses in the desert of Sinai, in the second year of their coming out of the land of Egypt, in the first month, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai, the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first month, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai, in the second year after they departed from the land of Egypt, in the first month, saying:

New American Bible
The LORD said to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year following their departure from the land of Egypt:

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THE LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai in the first month of the second year after the children of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe in the wilderness of Sinai in the second year since the children of Israel came out from Egypt, in the first month, and he said to him:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sina in the second year after they had gone forth from the land of Egypt, in the first month, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Second Passover
1In the first month of the second year after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai: 2“The Israelites are to observe the Passover at its appointed time.…

Cross References
Exodus 12:1-2
Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, / “This month is the beginning of months for you; it shall be the first month of your year.

Leviticus 23:4-5
These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times. / The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month.

Deuteronomy 16:1
Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night.

Exodus 40:2
“On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting.

Exodus 40:17
So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month of the second year.

1 Kings 6:1
In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 30:1-5
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. ...

2 Chronicles 35:1
Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month.

Ezra 6:19-22
On the fourteenth day of the first month, the exiles kept the Passover. / All the priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. And the Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their priestly brothers, and for themselves. / The Israelites who had returned from exile ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the peoples of the land to seek the LORD, the God of Israel. ...

Ezekiel 45:21
On the fourteenth day of the first month you are to observe the Passover, a feast of seven days, during which unleavened bread shall be eaten.

Matthew 26:17-19
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” / So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

Mark 14:12-16
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, / and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ ...

Luke 22:7-13
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed. / Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” / “Where do You want us to prepare it?” they asked. ...

John 2:13
When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

John 6:4
Now the Jewish Feast of the Passover was near.


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

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Numbers 1:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

Exodus 40:2
On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.

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In the first month of the second year
This phrase marks a specific time in Israel's journey, indicating that a full year has passed since the Exodus from Egypt. The first month refers to Nisan (or Abib), which is significant as it is the month of Passover, commemorating Israel's deliverance. This timing underscores the importance of remembering God's salvation and faithfulness. The second year suggests a period of transition and preparation for entering the Promised Land.

after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt
This phrase recalls the miraculous deliverance of the Israelites from slavery, a foundational event in their history. It highlights God's power and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Exodus is a central theme throughout the Bible, symbolizing redemption and foreshadowing the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ. It serves as a reminder of God's covenant relationship with His people.

the LORD spoke to Moses
This indicates direct divine communication, emphasizing Moses' role as God's chosen leader and prophet. The phrase underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands and the centrality of divine guidance in Israel's journey. It also reflects the intimate relationship between God and Moses, as seen in other instances where God speaks to him "face to face" (Exodus 33:11).

in the Wilderness of Sinai
The Wilderness of Sinai is a significant location where the Israelites camped for nearly a year. It is here that they received the Law, including the Ten Commandments, establishing the covenant between God and Israel. This setting is crucial for understanding the formation of Israel as a nation under God's rule. The wilderness experience is often seen as a time of testing and preparation, paralleling Jesus' own time in the wilderness before His ministry (Matthew 4:1-11).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates His will to His people.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness.

3. Israel
The nation chosen by God, recently delivered from slavery in Egypt, now journeying through the wilderness.

4. Wilderness of Sinai
The location where God communicates with Moses, a place of testing and revelation for the Israelites.

5. The First Month of the Second Year
A specific time marker indicating the period after the Exodus, highlighting the ongoing journey and development of Israel as a nation.
Teaching Points
God's Timing and Order
God's instructions come at specific times, emphasizing His order and purpose. Believers should seek to understand and align with God's timing in their lives.

The Importance of Remembrance
The reference to the first month after the Exodus serves as a reminder of God's deliverance. Christians are called to remember and celebrate God's past faithfulness in their lives.

Leadership and Obedience
Moses' role as a mediator between God and Israel highlights the importance of godly leadership and obedience to God's commands. Believers are encouraged to respect and pray for their leaders.

Wilderness as a Place of Revelation
The wilderness is not just a place of trial but also of divine revelation. In difficult times, Christians should be open to hearing God's voice and receiving His guidance.

Community and Covenant
The communal aspect of Israel's journey underscores the importance of community and covenant relationships among believers. Christians are called to support and journey together in faith.IX.

(1) In the first month of the second year.--The celebration of the Passover, as recorded in this chapter, preceded in order of time the numbering of the people recorded in Numbers 1, and the other events which were connected with it. No provision had hitherto been made for the celebration of the Passover in the wilderness. A special injunction was, therefore, required for this purpose. Had it not been for the rebellion of the people, the next Passover after the original Egyptian Passover would have been celebrated in the land of Canaan, and it was for that one only that provision had been made (Exodus 12:25).

Verse 1. - In the first month of the second year. Before the census, and all the other events recorded in this book, except in part the offerings of the princes (see Numbers 7:1). There was, however, an obvious reason for mentioning together the two passovers, the second of which immediately preceded the departure from Sinai.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In the first
הָרִאשׁ֖וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank

month
בַּחֹ֥דֶשׁ (ba·ḥō·ḏeš)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

of the second
הַשֵּׁנִ֜ית (haš·šê·nîṯ)
Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

year
בַּשָּׁנָ֨ה (baš·šā·nāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

after [Israel] had come out
לְצֵאתָ֨ם (lə·ṣê·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

of the land
מֵאֶ֧רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Egypt,
מִצְרַ֛יִם (miṣ·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

spoke
וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to Moses
מֹשֶׁ֣ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

in the Wilderness
בְמִדְבַּר־ (ḇə·miḏ·bar-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech

of Sinai:
סִ֠ינַי (sî·nay)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5514: Sinai -- the mountain where the law was given


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