Exodus 12:1-4 ▼

1 While the Israelites were still in the land of Egypt, the LORD gave the following instructions to Moses and Aaron:

2 “From now on, this month will be the first month of the year for you.

3 Announce to the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each family must choose a lamb or a young goat for a sacrifice, one animal for each household.

4 If a family is too small to eat a whole animal, let them share with another family in the neighborhood. Divide the animal according to the size of each family and how much they can eat.