Deuteronomy 16:13

Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that thou hast gathered in thy corn and thy wine:

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 31:10 Historical context

Deuteronomy 31:10 specifies that the Feast of Booths is the time for the public reading of the Law every seven years, adding a key practice to this feast.

Exodus 23:16 gives an earlier command for the same Feast of Ingathering (Sukkot), linking it to the autumn harvest.

Exodus 34:22 again calls this the Feast of Ingathering at the turn of the year, reinforcing the same festival command.

Leviticus 23:34-36 provides detailed regulations for the Feast of Booths, including dates, holy convocations, and offerings.

Numbers 29:12-40 lists the specific burnt offerings and sacrifices required each day of the seven-day Feast of Booths.

2 Chronicles 5:3 Historical context

2 Chronicles 5:3 records Solomon gathering Israel at the feast in the seventh month (Sukkot) for the temple dedication, a historical observance.

2 Chronicles 7:8–10 Historical context

2 Chronicles 7:8-10 describes Solomon's seven-day feast plus an eighth day assembly, combining the dedication and the Feast of Booths.

2 Chronicles 8:13 Historical context

2 Chronicles 8:13 lists the Feast of Booths as one of the three annual feasts Solomon observed according to Moses' command.

Ezra 3:4 Historical context

Ezra 3:4 records the post-exilic community keeping the Feast of Booths exactly as written, showing continuity of the command.

Nehemiah 8:14–18 Historical context

Nehemiah 8:14-18 records the reinstitution of the Feast of Booths after exile, directly obeying this command.

Zechariah 14:16–18 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 14:16-18 prophesies that all nations will celebrate the Feast of Booths in the messianic age, expanding the command.

Leviticus 23:39 gives the same command for the Feast of Booths with additional details on timing and harvest.

1 Kings 8:2 Historical context

1 Kings 8:2 places Solomon's temple dedication during the Feast of Booths, highlighting its significance.

Ezekiel 45:25 specifies offerings for the Feast of Booths in the future temple, echoing and expanding the command.

John 7:2 Historical context

John 7:2 notes the Feast of Booths as the setting for Jesus' teaching, linking the OT command to NT narrative.

Judges 21:19 Historical context

Judges 21:19 mentions an annual feast at Shiloh, likely the Feast of Booths, showing early observance.