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Obedience Doesn't Prevent Trials
Commentators highlight that the Israelites were journeying "according to the commandment of the Lord," yet they were led directly into a trial. This shows that obedience to God does not guarantee an easy path. As Matthew Henry notes, God sometimes brings us into trouble while we are in the way of duty, specifically to test our faith and to be glorified in our eventual relief.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 17:1
18th Century
Theologian
According to their journeys - The Israelites rested at two stations before they reached Rephidim, namely, Dophkah and Alush ([Reference Numb…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 17:1
19th Century
Bishop
The children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin. —The route by which Rephidim was reached is very uncertain. …
John Calvin
On Exodus 17:1
16th Century
Theologian
And all the congregation. Scarcely had the people's rebellion about the lack of food been settled when they rebelled again over the issue …
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John Gill
On Exodus 17:1
17th Century
Pastor
And all the congregation of the children of Israel
journeyed from the wilderness of Sin
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 17:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The children of Israel journeyed according to the commandment of the Lord, led by the pillar of cloud and fire, yet they came to a place where ther…