Exodus 12:21

Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover.

Cross-references

Exodus 12:3 Historical context

Exodus 12:3 is the original command to select the lamb; here Moses relays that command to the elders.

Exodus 3:16 Historical context

In Exodus 3:16, God first commanded Moses to gather the elders; here Moses fulfills that instruction by summoning them.

In Exodus 13:13, redeeming firstborn with a lamb parallels the Passover lamb's role in sparing Israel's firstborn.

Exodus 19:7 Parallel

Exodus 19:7 shows Moses again summoning elders to relay God's words—a parallel pattern of leadership communication.

Numbers 9:2–5 Historical context

Numbers 9:2-5 records the Israelites celebrating Passover in the wilderness, following the same instructions Moses gave.

Joshua 5:10 Historical context

Joshua 5:10 describes the first Passover in Canaan, fulfilling the command given here.

2 Kings 23:21 Historical context

2 Kings 23:21 details Josiah's Passover reform, which adheres to the law Moses delivered.

2 Chronicles 30:15–17 Historical context

2 Chronicles 30:15-17 shows Hezekiah's Passover, applying the original instructions with adjustments for uncleanness.

2 Chronicles 35:6 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 35:6, Josiah commands the same Passover lamb slaughter, showing faithful observance of Moses' instruction.

Ezra 6:20 Historical context

In Ezra 6:20, the returned exiles slaughter the Passover lamb as commanded here, continuing the tradition.

In Matthew 26:17-19, the disciples prepare the Passover, with Jesus as the ultimate Passover Lamb typified here.

In Mark 14:12-16, the disciples prepare the Passover, pointing to Jesus as the slain Lamb.

In Luke 22:7-13, the Passover preparation prefigures Christ's sacrifice, fulfilling the type here.

In 1 Corinthians 5:7, Paul explicitly calls Christ our Passover lamb, directly linking to the lamb slain here.

In Hebrews 11:28, Moses' faith in keeping the Passover and sprinkling blood is commended, referencing this event.