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Exodus 17:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Exodus 17:5

Verse 5 of 16

Scripture focus

And the LORD said unto Moses, Go on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go.

Exodus 17:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 17:5

Theological / Devotional

Go on before the people. Taking some of the elders with him as witnesses, Moses was to leave the people in Rephidim and go up into the mountains in advance of the spot where the people were encamped. The performance of this miracle was to be witnessed only by the elders, in contrast with the second similar experience, when water was brought forth in the presence of all the people (Num. 20:8-11).

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