Exodus 15:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Moses led the Israelites away from the Red Sea into the wilderness of Shur. They traveled for three days through the desert without finding any water.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how the Israelites, right after celebrating God's miraculous rescue at the Red Sea, immediately faced a new challenge of finding water in the desert.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place immediately after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea and witnessed Pharaoh's army destroyed. The wilderness of Shur was a desert region between Egypt and Canaan, known for its harsh, dry conditions. The Israelites were beginning their 40-year journey through the wilderness toward the Promised Land.

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