Exodus 15:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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

After the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, the Israelites were traveling through the desert and arrived at Marah, where they expected to find water. Instead, they discovered the water was bitter and undrinkable, prompting them to complain against Moses despite God's recent deliverance. This event highlights their pattern of forgetfulness and testing of faith in the early stages of their wilderness journey.

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