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Numbers 20:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they fell upon their faces: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Moses and Aaron left the crowd and went to the entrance of the meeting tent. There they fell face down on the ground, and the glory of the LORD appeared to them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When faced with the people's complaints, Moses and Aaron immediately went to God in humble prayer, and God's presence appeared to them.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt and faced a severe water shortage at Kadesh, leading to bitter complaints against Moses and Aaron. Moses and Aaron responded by leaving the grumbling assembly and going to the entrance of the Tabernacle to seek God's help through humble prayer. This moment highlights their dependence on God, as His glory then appeared to them, affirming His presence amid the crisis.

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