The narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land is marked by a series of divine judgments that arose due to their persistent complaining and lack of faith. These judgments serve as a testament to God's holiness and the importance of obedience and trust in His providence.

1. The Wilderness of Sin (Exodus 16:1-3): Shortly after their miraculous deliverance from Egypt, the Israelites found themselves in the Wilderness of Sin. Here, they grumbled against Moses and Aaron, lamenting the lack of food and expressing a desire to return to Egypt. In response, God provided manna and quail, but He also used this situation to test their obedience. The Israelites' complaints revealed a lack of trust in God's provision, setting a pattern for future grievances.

2. The Waters of Marah (Exodus 15:22-25): After crossing the Red Sea, the Israelites traveled for three days without finding water. When they arrived at Marah, they could not drink the bitter water and began to complain. Moses cried out to the LORD, who instructed him to throw a piece of wood into the water, making it sweet. This incident highlighted the Israelites' quickness to doubt and God's patience in providing for their needs.

3. The Incident at Taberah (Numbers 11:1-3): As the Israelites continued their journey, they again complained about their hardships. The LORD's anger was kindled, and He sent fire among them, consuming some on the outskirts of the camp. This place was named Taberah, meaning "burning," as a reminder of God's judgment upon their discontent.

4. The Craving for Meat (Numbers 11:4-34): The mixed multitude among the Israelites began to crave meat, and soon the entire community wept, reminiscing about the food in Egypt. In response, God sent an abundance of quail, but while the meat was still between their teeth, He struck them with a severe plague. This event, occurring at Kibroth Hattaavah, underscored the consequences of their ingratitude and lack of faith.

5. The Rebellion of Korah (Numbers 16): Korah, along with Dathan, Abiram, and 250 community leaders, challenged Moses' and Aaron's leadership. Their rebellion was rooted in discontent and a desire for power. The LORD judged them by causing the earth to open and swallow the rebels, while fire consumed the 250 men offering incense. This judgment served as a stark warning against rebellion and dissatisfaction with God's appointed leaders.

6. The Waters of Meribah (Numbers 20:2-13): At Kadesh, the Israelites again quarreled with Moses due to a lack of water. God instructed Moses to speak to the rock to bring forth water, but in his frustration, Moses struck the rock twice. Although water gushed out, God judged Moses and Aaron for their lack of trust, barring them from entering the Promised Land. This incident at Meribah highlighted the seriousness of disobedience, even among leaders.

7. The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:4-9): As the Israelites journeyed from Mount Hor, they grew impatient and spoke against God and Moses, lamenting the lack of food and water. In response, the LORD sent venomous snakes among them, resulting in many deaths. When the people repented, God instructed Moses to make a bronze serpent and set it on a pole; those who looked at it were healed. This judgment and subsequent provision of salvation foreshadowed the redemptive work of Christ.

These judgments upon the Israelites for complaining serve as enduring lessons on the importance of faith, obedience, and gratitude. They remind believers of the consequences of discontent and the necessity of trusting in God's sovereign plan.Numbers 11:1,33,34
And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.
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Numbers 14:22,23,32,35-37
Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not listened to my voice;
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Numbers 21:6
And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.
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Numbers 25:4,5,9
And the LORD said to Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel.
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A Discourse Upon the Pharisee and the Publican
... to do so as thou doest, other than by thy being put upon it by a ... all their ministers,
bibles, good books, good sermons, nor yet God's judgments, can persuade ...
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Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty
... and beware of murmuring, like the perverse Israelites, against those ... and if these
signal mercies and judgments do not ... the eyes of all men will be upon you to ...
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Of Prayer --A Perpetual Exercise of Faith. The Daily Benefits ...
... to pry and penetrate into the hidden judgments of God, and trample upon Scripture,
which ... us see what the nature of this invocation was among the Israelites. ...
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Counsels and Reminiscences of Soeur Therese, the Little Flower of ...
... our place among the imperfect, and look upon ourselves as ... I had an immense dread
of the judgments of God ... We read that the Israelites, while building the walls ...
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Letter xxii. To Eustochium.
... The Israelites, again, are told to celebrate the passover with ... not merely by refusing
to seize upon what belongs ... 586] Rejoice in all God's judgments; for does ...
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A Canticle of Love
... the prelude of graces yet greater which Thou didst desire to heap upon me. ... This,
O Lord, is the advice Thou gavest to Thy disciples after complaining that "the ...
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The Pharisee and the Publican
... did command thee to do so, other than by thy being put upon it by ... their ministers,
Bibles, and good books, good sermons, nor yet God's judgments, can persuade ...
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The Pilgrim's Progress
... stand up.' But she continued upon her face, and said, 'Righteous art Thou, O Lord,
when I plead with Thee: yet let me talk with Thee of Thy judgments' (Jer.12:1 ...
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