1. Leviticus 23:42 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Who are the “native Israelites”?

Leviticus 23:42 (ESV)

42 You shall dwell in booths for seven days. All native Israelites shall dwell in booths,

Only those who are ethnic Israelites are permitted to participle in this feast (see Leviticus 19:33–34). Sojourners are excluded because they were not part of the group that escaped out of Egypt.