Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.
Look, I will stand there before you on the rock at Mount Horeb. Strike the rock with your staff, and water will flow out of it so the people can drink. And Moses did exactly that while the leaders of Israel watched.
God miraculously provided water for the thirsty Israelites by having Moses strike a rock, showing His power to meet their needs even in the desert.
📚 Historical Context
This miracle occurred during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after leaving Egypt, when they were desperately thirsty and complaining against Moses. Mount Horeb is another name for Mount Sinai, the sacred mountain where God would later give Moses the Ten Commandments. This event demonstrated God's provision and power to a newly freed people learning to trust Him in the harsh desert conditions.
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