Numbers 9:7

New International Reader's Version

They said to Moses, “We went near a dead body. So we aren’t ‘clean.’ But why should we be kept from bringing the Lord’s offering at the appointed time? Why shouldn’t we bring it along with the other Israelites?”

Cross References

Exodus 12:27

Tell them, ‘It’s the Passover sacrifice to honor the Lord. He passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt. He spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.’ ” Then the Israelites bowed down and worshiped.

Numbers 9:2

“Tell the Israelites to celebrate the Passover Feast. Have them do it at the appointed time.

Numbers 9:6

But some of them couldn’t celebrate the Passover Feast on that day. That’s because they weren’t “clean.” They had gone near a dead body. So they came to Moses and Aaron that same day.

Numbers 9:8

Moses answered them, “Wait until I find out what the Lord wants you to do.”

Deuteronomy 16:2

Sacrifice an animal from your flock or herd. It is the Passover sacrifice to honor the Lord your God. Sacrifice it at the special place the Lord will choose. He will put his Name there.