Exodus 15:24 nasb — So the people grumbled at Moses, saying, "What shall we drink?"

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"So the people grumbled at Moses, saying, "What shall we drink?""

— Exodus 15:24, NASB

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Exodus 15 — Context

21

Miriam answered them, "Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; The horse and his rider He has hurled into the sea."

22

Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness and found no water.

23

When they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter; therefore it was named Marah.

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So the people grumbled at Moses, saying, "What shall we drink?"

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Then he cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a tree; and he threw it into the waters, and the waters became sweet. There He made for them a statute and regulation, and there He tested them.

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And He said, "If you will give earnest heed to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I, the LORD, am your healer."

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Then they came to Elim where there were twelve springs of water and seventy date palms, and they camped there beside the waters.

Exodus 15:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 15:24 say?
Exodus 15:24 in the NASB reads: “So the people grumbled at Moses, saying, "What shall we drink?"”
Where is Exodus 15:24 in the Bible?
Exodus 15:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 15, verse 24.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 15:24.
What translation should I read Exodus 15:24 in?
Exodus 15:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 15:24?
Exodus 15:24 reads (NASB): “So the people grumbled at Moses, saying, "What shall we drink?"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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