Reading the Bible in Historical Sequence Part 1Mfano

They are free at last, then three waterless days cause panic. They rest a month at Elim oasis. Moving on, food and water run out but God provides. In battling Amalek all see the miraculous power of determined prayer. Joshua’s leadership begins.

Note 1: Manna was a perfect food, highly nutritious, designed by God for the human body. But the people hankered for the rich food of Egypt, especially meat. God gave them quail one night as well as the manna, then years later answered their badgering for meat by providing an abundance of quail for one month. Many overindulged and died (Numbers 11:34).

Note 2: The tribe of Amalek was descended from Esau’s grandson. They attacked weary stragglers (Deuteronomy 25:18) and robbed them of their Egyptian treasure (Exodus 12:35-36).