12. the miracles he did for their ancestorson the plain of Zoan in the land of Egypt.
13. For he divided the sea and led them through,making the water stand up like walls!
14. In the daytime he led them by a cloud,and all night by a pillar of fire.
15. He split open the rocks in the wildernessto give them water, as from a gushing spring.
16. He made streams pour from the rock,making the waters flow down like a river!
17. Yet they kept on sinning against him,rebelling against the Most High in the desert.
18. They stubbornly tested God in their hearts,demanding the foods they craved.
19. They even spoke against God himself, saying,“God can’t give us food in the wilderness.
20. Yes, he can strike a rock so water gushes out,but he can’t give his people bread and meat.”
21. When the lord heard them, he was furious.The fire of his wrath burned against Jacob.Yes, his anger rose against Israel,
22. for they did not believe Godor trust him to care for them.