Exodus 12:42

It is a night to be much observed unto the Lord for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the Lord to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.

Cross-reference

Exodus 12:14 also commands perpetual observance of this day as a memorial feast, reinforcing the statute.

Exodus 13:3 Parallel

Exodus 13:3 commands remembering the exodus day, complementing the night watch with a daytime memorial.

Deuteronomy 16:1-6 reiterates Passover observance, specifying the place and month, building on this night command.

Deuteronomy 7:8 Historical context

Deuteronomy 7:8 explains the exodus was due to God's love and oath, giving the theological basis for this night.

Psalm 114:1 Parallel

Psalm 114:1 celebrates the exodus from Egypt, the very event this night commemorates.