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Moses led Israel onward from the Red Sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.

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From Praise to Problem

Commentators highlight the stark contrast between the triumphant song at the Red Sea and the immediate, life-threatening lack of water. Just three days after celebrating God's miraculous deliverance, the Israelites face a severe trial. This serves as a powerful reminder that spiritual highs are often followed by tests of faith, designed to teach dependence on God rather than circumstances.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 15:22

18th Century

Theologian

So Moses – Literally, And Moses. The history of the journey from the Red Sea to Sinai begins in fact with this verse, which would more conve…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 15:22

19th Century

Bishop

THE JOURNEY FROM THE RED SEA TO ELIM.

So Moses brought Israel. —Rather, And Moses brought Israel.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 15:19–22

19th Century

Preacher

For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and the LORD brought again the waters of the sea upon th…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 15:22

16th Century

Theologian

So Moses brought. Moses now relates that, from the time of their passage through the sea, they had been suffering for three days from the …

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 15:22

17th Century

Pastor

So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea
Or "caused them to journey" F1 , which some think was done with …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 15:22–27

17th Century

Minister

In the wilderness of Shur, the Israelites had no water. At Marah, they had water, but it was bitter, so they could not drink it. God can make bitte…

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