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:

Berean Literal Bible
And YHWH spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, in the first month, saying,

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,

Berean Annotated Bible
In the first month of the second year after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt (land of bondage), the LORD {YHWH} spoke to Moses (drawn out) in the Wilderness of Sinai (thorny):

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,

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,
Majority Text Translations
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:

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,

Berean Literal Bible
And YHWH spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai the second year after they had come 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 ...



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
In the first month of the second year

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

Numbers 1:1
On the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting in the Wilderness of Sinai. He said:

Exodus 12:2
“This month is the beginning of months for you; it shall be the first month of your year.
after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt,

Exodus 12:51
And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions.

Exodus 13:3
So Moses told the people, “Remember this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; for the LORD brought you out of it by the strength of His hand. And nothing leavened shall be eaten.

Numbers 33:3
On the fifteenth day of the first month, on the day after the Passover, the Israelites set out from Rameses. They marched out defiantly in full view of all the Egyptians,
the LORD spoke to Moses

Leviticus 1:1
Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying,

Exodus 40:1
Then the LORD said to Moses,

Exodus 25:1
Then the LORD said to Moses,
in the Wilderness of Sinai:

Exodus 19:1-2
In the third month, on the same day of the month that the Israelites had left the land of Egypt, they came to the Wilderness of Sinai. / After they had set out from Rephidim, they entered the Wilderness of Sinai, and Israel camped there in front of the mountain.

Numbers 33:16
They set out from the Wilderness of Sinai and camped at Kibroth-hattaavah.

Exodus 24:16
and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud.
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.


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,

A.

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

Nearly a year had passed since the Exodus. Israel remained at Sinai, where the nation had been organized around the covenant, the Law, and the tabernacle. The month was Nisan, the season of Passover and the beginning of Israel’s religious year.

Exo 40:17 So the tabernacle was set up on the first day…
Num 1:1 On the first day of the second month of the second year…
Exo 12:2 This month is the beginning of months for you;…

after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt,

Their deliverance from Egyptian slavery remained the defining act of God’s faithfulness to His covenant people. Israel’s identity, worship, and future in the land rested on the God who had redeemed them.

Exo 12:51 And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out…
Exo 13:3 So Moses told the people, “Remember this day,…
Num 33:3 On the fifteenth day of the first month,…

the LORD spoke to Moses

Moses continued to receive God’s commands for the people. Israel’s order, worship, and movement through the wilderness were directed by the Lord rather than by human planning.

Lev 1:1 Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him…
Exo 40:1 Then the LORD said to Moses,
Exo 25:1 Then the LORD said to Moses,

in the Wilderness of Sinai:

Sinai was the place where Israel became an ordered nation under God’s rule. There they received His commandments, established the priesthood and tabernacle worship, and prepared to continue toward the Promised Land.

Exo 19:1-2 In the third month, on the same day of the month…
Num 33:16 They set out from the Wilderness of Sinai…
Exo 24:16 and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai.…

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.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 9:1?

2. How does Numbers 9:1 emphasize the importance of obeying God's timing and commands?

3. What does Numbers 9:1 teach about God's guidance during the Israelites' journey?

4. How does Numbers 9:1 connect to Exodus 12 regarding the Passover celebration?

5. In what ways can we prioritize God's instructions in our daily lives?

6. How can Numbers 9:1 inspire us to trust God's plans and timing today?

7. Why did God command the Israelites to celebrate Passover in Numbers 9:1?

8. How does Numbers 9:1 reflect God's relationship with Israel?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Numbers 9:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 9?


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.

Numbers 9:1 roots the upcoming Passover commands in time, redemption, revelation, and place. One year after leaving Egypt, in the very month that commemorates their salvation, God again speaks through Moses at Sinai. The verse assures us that the same Lord who delivered Israel continues to direct their steps—exactly, personally, and faithfully.

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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