KJV ORIGINAL
But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Instead, they complained in their tents and refused to listen to the Lord's voice.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the Israelites grumbled privately and ignored God's guidance.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 106, which recounts Israel's history of rebellion against God despite His faithfulness. The 'murmuring in tents' specifically refers to incidents during the wilderness wandering when the Israelites complained about God's provision and leadership, particularly events like their refusal to enter the Promised Land after the spies' negative report (Numbers 13-14).
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