KJV ORIGINAL
And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God that we had died when our brethren died before the LORD!
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The people argued with Moses and said, 'We wish we had died when our fellow Israelites died in the Lord's presence!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Israelites were so frustrated and desperate that they told Moses they wished they had died along with others who had perished earlier in their journey.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the Israelites' 40-year wilderness journey, likely referring to previous incidents where people died due to rebellion against God, such as Korah's rebellion or the plague that followed complaints. The people were facing severe water shortage and were expressing their extreme frustration with their difficult circumstances in the desert.
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