This chapter tells of the second celebration of the Passover in the wilderness, on the 14th day of the first month at twilight, following all the instructions God had given them previously.
However some people missed the Passover because they were ceremonially unclean owing to having been in contact with a dead body at the time, so they asked Moses and Aaron if there was any round this. God permitted them to celebrate the Passover on the 14th day of the second month instead. For it was essential that everyone should celebrate the Passover as failing to do so would involve excommunication.
God's presence continued to guide the Israelites through a cloud of smoke and fire above the Tabernacle and when the cloud moved the people followed.
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