Whenever the cloud was lifted from over the tent (tabernacle), afterward the Israelites would set out; and in the place where the cloud stopped, there the Israelites would camp.

Where am I to get meat to give to all these people? For they weep before me and say, ‘Give us meat, so that we may eat.’

From Kibroth-hattaavah the people set out for Hazeroth, and they remained at Hazeroth.

“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When you come into the land where you are to live, which I am giving you,

You shall then deposit them in the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle) in front of [the ark of] the Testimony, where I meet with you.

But bring with you also your brothers, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father (ancestor), so that they may join with you and serve you [as assistants], while you and your sons with you are before the Tent of the Testimony [the Holy Place where only priests may go, and the Most Holy Place which only the high priest may enter].

These are the waters of Meribah (contention, strife), where the sons of Israel contended with the Lord, and He showed Himself holy among them.

The Angel of the Lord went further, and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn, either to the right or to the left.

Therefore now flee to your place! I had intended to honor you greatly, but behold, the Lord has held you back from honor.”

They moved out from Alush and camped at Rephidim; now it was there that the people had no water to drink.