Is it a small thing that thou hast brought us up out of a land that floweth with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness, except thou make thyself altogether a prince over us?
Isn't it bad enough that you brought us out of a land flowing with milk and honey just to let us die in the wilderness? Do you also have to make yourself our absolute ruler?
The rebellious Israelites are sarcastically complaining to Moses, claiming Egypt was better than the wilderness and accusing him of being power-hungry.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, chapter 16, the Israelites are wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, facing hardships that lead to internal conflicts. Korah, a Levite, along with Dathan and Abiram, challenges Moses' authority, accusing him of self-exaltation and poor leadership in this rebellion. This verse reflects their sarcastic mockery, calling Egypt, a place of bondage, a land of milk and honey to express their discontent with God's plan through Moses.
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