Ezr 6:19 | TNotes | STEP | 6:19 The Passover celebration commemorates God’s sparing of the firstborn of each family that put blood on the doorposts of their home (Exod 12–13 ). This occasion was the first time any of these people had celebrated a joyous national festival.

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‏ Ezra 6:19

6:19 ^a The Passover celebration commemorates God’s sparing of the firstborn of each family that put blood on the doorposts of their home (Exod 12–13 ^b). This occasion was the first time any of these people had celebrated a joyous national festival.