The Israelites' Struggle for Water

After crossing the Red Sea, the Israelites find themselves in the wilderness facing a critical lack of water. Their journey leads them to a location called Rephidim, where there are no springs or available sources of water, leading to widespread complaints among the people. Moses is confronted by their discontent as they blame him for bringing them into the desert to die, recalling a similar situation they faced concerning food. This highlights the recurring pattern of the Israelites’ doubts and grumblings, despite God's previous provisions of quail and manna to address their hunger.