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What may have led many to question Jehovah’s ability to provide for them materially?Consider the context. The nation of Israel and “a vast mixed company” of non-Israelites were in the great wilderness for some time as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. (Ex. 12:38; Deut. 8:15) The mixed crowd grew tired of eating manna and so did many of the Israelites, who joined in making the complaint. (Num. 11:4-6) The people began to long for food that had been available in Egypt. Moses, feeling pressure from the people, seemed to think that he personally had to provide for them.—Num. 11:13, 14
I want you to answer the question above in a very short sentence, I want you to make it simple, causal, and understandable, answer like a Jehovah’s Witness and use the JW bible to help you. Remember, a very short sentence.
I want you to answer the question above in a very short sentence, I want you to make it simple, causal, and understandable, answer like a Jehovah’s Witness and use the JW bible to help you. Remember, a very short sentence.
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Many questioned Jehovah's provision because they became discontented with manna and yearned for the food they had in Egypt, leading to doubt during their hardship in the wilderness.