KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the people came to Moses and said, 'We have sinned because we spoke against the LORD and against you. Please pray to the LORD to take these snakes away from us.' And Moses prayed for the people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The people admitted their sin to Moses and asked him to pray for God's mercy, and Moses interceded for them despite how they had treated him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's wilderness wandering when the people complained about their food and circumstances. God had sent poisonous snakes as judgment, and many Israelites were dying from snakebites. The people realized their complaints were actually rebellion against God's provision and leadership.
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