Exodus 13 - Introduction

A.M. 2513. B.C. 1491.

In this chapter we have,

(1,) The commands God gave to Israel, 1, To sanctify all their firstborn to him, Exodus 13:1; Exodus 13:2; Exodus 13:2, To remember their deliverance out of Egypt, Exodus 13:3; Exodus 13:4, and in remembrance of it to keep the feast of unleavened bread, Exodus 13:5; Exodus 13:3, To transmit the knowledge of it to their children, Exodus 13:8; Exodus 13:4, To set apart to God the firstlings of their cattle, Exodus 13:11, and to explain that also to their children, Exodus 13:14.

(2,) The care God took of Israel when he had brought them out of Egypt. 1, Choosing their way for them, Exodus 13:17; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 13:2, Guiding them in the way, Exodus 13:20. And their care of Joseph's bones, Exodus 13:19.