They refused to obey and did not remember the miracles you had done for them. Instead, they became stubborn and appointed a leader to take them back to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love. You did not abandon them,

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In their rebellion - The Septuagint and several manuscripts have “in Egypt” (the words in the original differing by one letter only…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In their rebellion. —Rather, appointed a captain to return to their bondage in Egypt. This is the reading of some manuscr…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And refused to obey
Though exhorted, admonished, and threatened, such was their obstinacy:

neithe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …