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The Food of Egypt

“We remember the fish which we ate freely in Egypt, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic” (Numbers 11:5). The children of Israel are in the wilderness of Sinai (Numbers 1:1 cf. 10:11-12). They had left … Continue reading →

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A Purifying Tree

“Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter… the LORD showed him (Moses – B.H.) a tree. When he cast it into the waters, the waters were made sweet.” (Exodus … Continue reading →

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The Testing of Israel

Some have wondered – why God did not better supply the children of Israel as they journeyed towards the promised land.  At times, they went without adequate water (Exodus 17:3; Numbers 20:2).  At times, they hungered (Exodus 16:3; Deuteronomy 8:3).  Now, it … Continue reading →

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