Deuteronomy 9:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And at Taberah, and at Massah, and at Kibrothhattaavah, ye provoked the LORD to wrath.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And at Taberah, at Massah, and at Kibroth-hattaavah, you made the LORD angry.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is reminding the Israelites of specific places where they rebelled against God and made Him angry during their wilderness journey.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Moses' speech in Deuteronomy, where he reminds the Israelites of their repeated rebellions during the Exodus journey through the wilderness. At Taberah, the people complained against God, leading to a fire from the Lord; at Massah, they tested God by demanding water and questioning His presence; and at Kibroth-hattaavah, they craved meat and faced divine judgment for their discontent. These events occurred as the Israelites wandered for forty years, serving as a warning about the consequences of faithlessness before entering the Promised Land.

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