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
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites were wandering through the desert after being freed from slavery in Egypt, as part of God's plan to lead them to the Promised Land. They were following specific instructions from the Lord, moving from one location to another based on His guidance. At Rephidim, they encountered a severe lack of water, which was a common trial during their arduous journey through the wilderness.
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