Exodus 12:42-44

Contemporary English Version

⁴² On that night the Lord kept watch for them, and on this same night each year Israel will always keep watch in honor of the Lord.

Instructions for Passover

⁴³ The Lord gave Moses and Aaron the following instructions for celebrating Passover:

Only Israelites may eat the Passover meal.

⁴⁴ Your slaves may eat the meal if they have been circumcised,