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They came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water, and seventy palm-trees: and they encamped there by the waters.

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God's Detailed Provision

Several commentators, including Spurgeon and Gill, highlight the significance of the numbers: twelve springs for the twelve tribes of Israel and seventy palm trees for the seventy elders. This wasn't a coincidence but a sign of God's specific, detailed, and providential care. He had prepared this place of rest perfectly for His people before they even arrived, showing that His plans are tailored to the needs of His children.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 15:27

18th Century

Theologian

Elim - The valley of Gharandel, two hours’ journey south of Huwara.

Twelve wells - Understand this as springs; the Hebrew term …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 15:27

19th Century

Bishop

Elim —the next stage to Marah, where there were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees—seems to be righ…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 15:24–27

19th Century

Preacher

Against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters,…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 15:27

16th Century

Theologian

And they came to Elim. Moses here relates that a more pleasant station was granted to the people, when they were led to a well-watered spo…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 15:27

17th Century

Pastor

And they came to Elim
On the twenty fifth of Nisan; for, according to Aben Ezra, they stayed but one day at Marah. E…

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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