John 7:2

Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand.

Cross-reference

John 7:14 Parallel

John 7:14 shows Jesus teaching in the temple during the feast, a progression from the feast being at hand.

Exodus 23:16 Historical context

In Exodus 23:16, the Festival of Ingathering is commanded—the same festival approaching here.

Exodus 23:17 Historical context

In Exodus 23:17, all men must appear before the Lord three times a year—the obligation behind Jesus going to this festival.

Leviticus 23:34–43 Historical context

In Leviticus 23:34-43, the Festival of Tabernacles is described in detail—the same festival referenced here.

Numbers 29:12–38 Historical context

Numbers 29:12-38 gives the detailed sacrificial offerings for the Feast of Tabernacles.

Deuteronomy 16:13–16 Historical context

Deuteronomy 16:13-16 commands Israel to observe the Feast of Tabernacles with joy.

1 Kings 8:2 Historical context

1 Kings 8:2 records the temple dedication assembled at the Feast of Tabernacles.

1 Kings 8:65 Historical context

1 Kings 8:65 describes Solomon observing the feast with a fourteen-day celebration.

Ezra 3:4 Historical context

Ezra 3:4 records the restoration of the Feast of Booths after the exile.

Nehemiah 8:14–18 Historical context

Nehemiah 8:14-18 details the rediscovery and celebration of the Feast of Booths.

Zechariah 14:16-19 prophesies a future universal celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles.

Exodus 34:22 commands the Feast of Ingathering, another name for this feast.

2 Chronicles 7:8 Historical context

2 Chronicles 7:8 records Solomon observing Tabernacles at the temple dedication, showing the feast's role in Israel's history.

Ezekiel 45:25 specifies the Feast of Tabernacles—seven days starting the fifteenth day of the seventh month—the feast Jesus went to.

Hosea 12:9 Allusion

Hosea 12:9 links dwelling in tents to the appointed feast, connecting Tabernacles to the exodus wanderings.