Exodus 14:11

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt?

Because

Psalm 106:7

Wherefore

Exodus 5:22

Genesis 43:6

Numbers 11:15

General references

Exodus 15:24

1 Samuel 8:8

Bible References

Because

When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water because it tasted bitter. That is why the place was called Marah (Bitter Place).

The entire congregation complained about Moses and Aaron in the desert.

So they complained to Moses about this: Give us water to drink! Moses said: Why do you complain to me? Why do you test Jehovah?

The people complained out loud to Jehovah about their troubles. Jehovah heard them and he became angry. Fire from Jehovah burned among them. It destroyed some people on the outskirts of the camp.

All the Israelite congregation raised their voices and cried out loud all that night.

The next day the whole congregation of Israel complained to Moses and Aaron. They said: You have killed Jehovah's people.

Our fathers in Egypt did not understand your wonders. They did not remember your abundant kindnesses. But they rebelled by the Red Sea.

Wherefore

Moses went back to Jehovah and asked: Why have you brought this trouble on your people? Why did you send me?

Israel asked: Why have you made trouble for me by telling the man you had another brother?

If you treat me like this have pity on me and kill me. That way I will not have to endure my shame any longer.

General references

The people complained about Moses. They asked: What can we drink?

Ever since the day I rescued my people from Egypt, they have turned from me to worship idols. Now they are turning away from you.