Exodus 16:22 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Twice as much bread - See Exodus 16:5.

From this passage and from Exodus 16:5 it is inferred that the seventh day was previously known to the people as a day separate from all others, and if so, it must have been observed as an ancient and primeval institution.

Exodus 16:22

22 And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.