King James Bible
"In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai."
This temporal marker indicates three months have passed since the Exodus, emphasizing the journey's progression from slavery to freedom. The specific timing underscores God's deliberate pacing in preparing Israel for the covenant at Sinai. The arrival at Sinai marks a pivotal geographical and theological transition where Israel will receive the Law and become a covenant nation. The wilderness setting—remote and dependent on divine provision—creates the ideal context for encountering God and establishing their identity as His people.