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Trials on the Path of Duty
Commentators note that the Israelites were following God's pillar of cloud, yet they still came to a place of life-threatening thirst. This shows that being in the way of duty does not guarantee a life free from trouble. Sometimes, Providence leads us into trials to test our faith and ultimately glorify God in the relief He provides.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 17:3
19th Century
Bishop
To kill us. —This was no exaggeration. Thirst kills as surely as hunger, and more quickly. Whole armies have died of it. (Herod. i…
John Gill
On Exodus 17:3
17th Century
Pastor
And the people thirsted there for water
They saw there was no water when they first came thither, and therefore scol…
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…