And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me.
And Moses cried out to the LORD, saying, 'What should I do with these people? They're almost ready to stone me to death.'
Moses is desperately calling out to God because the Israelites are so angry they're threatening to kill him with stones.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had recently escaped from slavery in Egypt and were journeying through the desert, facing various hardships along the way. At Rephidim, they encountered a severe lack of water, which fueled their frustration and led them to turn against Moses, accusing him of bringing them into the wilderness to die. Moses, overwhelmed by their anger and the threat of being stoned, demonstrated his dependence on God by crying out for guidance.
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