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
The Israelites had recently escaped from slavery in Egypt and were journeying through the harsh desert, where they faced severe shortages of water and began to complain to Moses. God directed Moses to strike a rock at Horeb, a significant mountain associated with divine encounters, to miraculously produce water for the thirsty people. This event highlighted God's ongoing provision and faithfulness to His covenant people during their wilderness wanderings.
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