Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.
You also gave them your good Spirit to teach them, and you didn't hold back the manna from their mouths, and you gave them water when they were thirsty.
The writer is praising God for providing the Israelites with spiritual guidance through His Spirit, along with daily food and water during their wilderness journey.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Israelites had returned from exile in Babylon and were gathered for a solemn assembly of fasting and confession, where they reflected on their nation's history. They recounted God's miraculous provisions during the Exodus, such as sending His Spirit to guide their ancestors in the wilderness, along with manna for food and water to quench their thirst. This verse is part of a longer prayer that praises God's consistent faithfulness to His people despite their shortcomings.
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