And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.
The entire community of Israelites traveled from the wilderness of Sin, moving from place to place as the LORD commanded them, and set up camp at Rephidim. But when they got there, there was no water for the people to drink.
The writer is describing how the Israelites obediently followed God's directions to a new campsite, only to discover there was no water available when they arrived.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred during the Israelites' 40-year journey through the wilderness after their escape from slavery in Egypt. The wilderness of Sin was a desert region between Egypt and Mount Sinai, and Rephidim was one of their stopping points on the way to the Promised Land. These travels were guided by God's presence, often shown as a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night.
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