Exodus 13 Commentary

The Lord commands Israel to set apart the firstborn of all people and animals to His service.

The Lord gives commands regarding the annual festival of Unleavened Bread and Passover.

Verses 11 – 16 contain the LORD’s instructions dealing with the firstborn.

This section (verses 17 – 22) describes the beginning of the journey from Egypt to the Red Sea. It stresses that the LORD led them with a pillar of cloud or fire. He chose a route to the Red Sea for a specific purpose. The point is also made that Moses made sure that Joseph’s bones were carried with them.