Exodus 34:23

Thrice in the year shall all your men children appear before the Lord God, the God of Israel.

Cross-reference

Exodus 23:14 gives the same command to celebrate three festivals annually, paralleling the requirement in Exodus 34:23 for men to appear.

Exodus 23:17 repeats the command for all men to appear three times a year before the Lord, identical to Exodus 34:23.

Deuteronomy 16:16 repeats the same command for three annual festivals, specifying the three feasts by name.

1 Kings 9:25 Historical context

1 Kings 9:25 records Solomon offering sacrifices three times a year, directly fulfilling the command.

Psalm 122:4 Allusion

Psalm 122:4 mentions the tribes going up 'as decreed' for festivals, referring to the command in Exodus 34:23.

Isaiah 1:12 Contrast

Isaiah 1:12 quotes the phrase 'appear before me' to rebuke empty ritual, contrasting with the intended obedience.

Ezekiel 46:9 gives rules for entering the temple at appointed feasts, directly related to the pilgrimage command.

Luke 2:41 Parallel

Luke 2:41 shows Jesus' family observing this command to appear before the Lord at Passover, one of the three annual feasts.

1 Samuel 1:3 Historical context

1 Samuel 1:3 shows Elkanah going up yearly to worship at Shiloh, an example of the annual pilgrimages commanded.

Ezekiel 36:38 uses the metaphor of flocks at appointed feasts to picture restoration, alluding to the three festivals.

Psalm 84:7 Allusion

Psalm 84:7 poetically describes pilgrims 'appearing before God in Zion,' echoing the festival command.