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Exodus 15:22-27 (NIRV)

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²² Then Moses led Israel away from the Red Sea. They went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert. They didn't find any water there. ²³ When they came to Marah, they couldn't drink its water. It was bitter. That's why the place is named Marah. ²⁴ The people told Moses they weren't happy with him. They said, "What are we supposed to drink?" ²⁵ Then Moses cried out to the Lord. The Lord showed him a stick. Moses threw it into the water. The water became sweet. There the Lord made a rule and a law for the people. And there he put them to the test. ²⁶ He said, "I am the Lord your God. Listen carefully to my voice. Do what is right in my eyes. Pay attention to my commands. Obey all of my rules. If you do, I will not send on you any of the sicknesses I sent on the Egyptians. I am the Lord who heals you." ²⁷ The people came to Elim. It had 12 springs and 70 palm trees. They camped there near the water.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 24) Testing / Tests - God tested Israel with a lack of water in the dessert
(v. 25) Testing / Tests - God tested Israel with a lack of water in the dessert

Definition(s):
Israel (Iz-rehl): who prevails with God
Israel (Is-ra-el): who prevails with God
Moses (Moh-ziz): taken out; drawn forth