Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.
So the people came to Moses and said, 'We have sinned because we spoke against the LORD and against you. Please pray to the LORD to take these snakes away from us.' And Moses prayed for the people.
The people admitted their sin to Moses and asked him to pray for God's mercy, and Moses interceded for them despite how they had treated him.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering through the desert after their exodus from Egypt, growing impatient and complaining about God's provision of food and water. As a result of their grumbling against God and Moses, the Lord sent poisonous serpents among them as a form of judgment to highlight their lack of faith. When the people recognized their sin, they approached Moses in repentance and asked him to intercede with God on their behalf.
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