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The first mention of a vigil in the Bible is the night of the [[Passover]], when the Israelites departed from Egypt during the night with a mixed group of foreigners. (Exodus 12:29-42){{cquote|'''It ''is'' a night to be much observed unto the L<small>ORD</small> for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this ''is'' that night of the L<small>ORD</small> to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.''' Exodus 12:42 (KJV)}}
The first mention of a vigil in the Bible is the night of the [[Passover]], when the Israelites departed from Egypt during the night with a mixed group of foreigners. (Exodus 12:29-42){{cquote|'''It ''is'' a night to be much observed unto the L<small>ORD</small> for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this ''is'' that night of the L<small>ORD</small> to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.''' Exodus 12:42 (KJV)}}
Other translations render the phrase as "a night of vigil unto the Lord".
Other translations render the phrase as "a night of vigil unto the Lord". See [http://biblehub.com/exodus/12-42.htm Exodus 12:42 at biblehub.com]
The traditional duty of disciples of Jewish Rabbis on the night of the [[Pesach|''pasch'']] was to make certain their teacher remained awake through the night.
The traditional duty of disciples of Jewish Rabbis on the night of the [[Pesach|''pasch'']] was to make certain their teacher remained awake through the night.