Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 12:42
Exodus 12:42. This first passover night was a night of the Lord, much to be observed; but the last passover night, in which Christ was betrayed, was a night of the Lord, much more to be observed, when a yoke heavier than that of Egypt was broken from off our necks, and a land better than that of Canaan set before us. That was a temporal deliverance, to be celebrated in their generations; this an eternal redemption, to be celebrated world without end! read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:42
It is a night to be much observed . We must suppose that some of the Israelites actually commenced their march before the night was over, being "hastened" by the Egyptians ( Exodus 12:33 ), and having all things in readiness; but the bulk of the people can scarcely have started before daybreak. This is that night of the Lord — i.e; the night concerning which directions had been already given ( Exodus 12:6-11 )—the only "night" for which any observances were appointed. In their... read more