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They journeyed from Alush, and encamped in Rephidim, where was no water for the people to drink.

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A Place of Crisis and Miracle

Commentators identify Rephidim as the location of a famous crisis from Exodus 17. The verse explicitly states there was 'no water for the people to drink,' setting the stage for the miracle where God commanded Moses to strike a rock, providing water for the entire nation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 33:1–49

18th Century

Theologian

This list was written out by Moses at God’s command (Numbers 33:2), doubtless as a memorial of God’s providential care for His people t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 33:14

17th Century

Pastor

And they removed from Alush, and encamped at Rephidim
Eight miles from Alush:

where was no water …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 33:1–49

17th Century

Minister

This is a brief review of the travels of the children of Israel through the wilderness. It is a memorable history. In their travels towards Canaan,…