Num 11:10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 11:10-15: 11:10-15 The Israelites’ persistent whining led a frustrated Moses to register his own complaints with God. With biting sarcasm, Moses reminded God that he had not wanted this job in the first place (cp. Exod 4:10 ). Israel became such a burden that Moses wished that God would do him the favor of killing him (cp. Job 6:9 ). • Moses’ complaint was acceptable, unlike the complaints of the people, because he was seeking the Lord rather than pining for the delights of Egypt.

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‏ Numbers 11:10

Summary for Num 11:10-15: 11:10-15 ^a The Israelites’ persistent whining led a frustrated Moses to register his own complaints with God. With biting sarcasm, Moses reminded God that he had not wanted this job in the first place (cp. Exod 4:10 ^b). Israel became such a burden that Moses wished that God would do him the favor of killing him (cp. Job 6:9 ^c).

• Moses’ complaint was acceptable, unlike the complaints of the people, because he was seeking the Lord rather than pining for the delights of Egypt.