Exodus 15:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?

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And the people complained against Moses, saying, 'What are we going to drink?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The people are grumbling and complaining to Moses because they're worried about not having water to drink.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs just three days after the Israelites' miraculous escape from Egypt through the Red Sea. They had traveled into the wilderness of Shur and couldn't find drinkable water - the water at Marah was bitter and undrinkable. Despite witnessing God's incredible power in delivering them from slavery, they quickly turned to complaint when faced with a new challenge.

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