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Numbers 20:11

King James Version (KJV)

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Numbers 20:11

Verse 11 of 29

Scripture focus

And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts [also].

Numbers 20:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 20:11

Theological / Devotional

Smote the rock twice. Part of the sin of Moses lay in the double striking of the rock, for God had not told him to strike it. In addition, Moses forgot the patience of God in His dealings with the people, which should have been reflected in his own attitude and demeanor. He spoke and acted as if the murmurings were against himself.

Water came out abundantly. God met the situation with an abundant supply of water, in spite of the attitude of Moses and Aaron.

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