This day came ye out in the month Abib.
Month Abib - literally, a green ear, and hence, the month Abib is the month of green ears, corresponding to the middle of our March. It was the best season for undertaking a journey to the desert region of Sinai, especially with flocks and herds: for then the winter torrents have subsided, and the wadys are covered with an early and luxuriant verdure.