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NASB | Numbers 20:11 Then Moses lifted up his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came forth abundantly, and the congregation and their beasts drank. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Numbers 20:11 Then Moses raised his hand [in anger] and with his rod he struck the rock twice [instead of speaking to the rock as the LORD had commanded]. And the water poured out abundantly, and the congregation and their livestock drank [fresh water]. |
Subject: Why did Moses strike the rock? |
Bible Note: Steve, I believe that the following observation was well documented by the "commentators": "In verse 10, Moses said, "... must WE bring you water..." I believe it is the first time that Moses tried to get some of the credit. I wonder if the "we" included God, or was it Aaron and himself, only?" You also said, "Also, in spite of his disobedience, God blessed the people and him with water." Good observation. God was going to meet the needs of His people regardless of whether Moses (or Aaron) obeyed or disobeyed the command of the Lord. Nolan |