They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:
They also made God angry at the waters of Meribah, and because of them, things went badly for Moses.
This verse is saying that the Israelites' complaints and lack of faith caused God's anger, which led to consequences for Moses as their leader.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the desert and became thirsty, leading them to complain against Moses and God at a place called Meribah. God instructed Moses to speak to a rock to bring forth water, but in his anger toward the people, Moses struck the rock instead. As a result, while water came out, Moses faced consequences, including being barred from entering the Promised Land, because he did not fully obey God's command.
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