Exodus 17:2

Sad instance of renewed rebellion. Reader! do not overlook what Paul saith of this: 1 Corinthians 10:6. The expression of tempting the Lord is a strong one. It should seem by the impious question which is mentioned in Exodus 17:7, but they questioned whether the Lord was with them or not. Reader! pause over this account and say, is it possible that they could so question after experiencing such a series of mercies, and being still under the light of the cloudy pillar by day, and surrounded by the fiery pillar by night? But while looking at Israel, look also within, and see whether traces of the same rebellion and unbelief be not there? 1 Corinthians 10:12; 1 Corinthians 10:12.