So God treated the midwives well, and the people multiplied and became very strong.

Saul proceeded to the city of Amalek, where he set an ambush in the wadi.

The people contended with Moses, saying, “If only we had died when our brothers died before the Lord!

For he adds transgression to his sin; in our midst he claps his hands, and multiplies his words against God.”

Jacob became angry and argued with Laban. “What did I do wrong?” he demanded of Laban. “What sin of mine prompted you to chase after me in hot pursuit?

May the Lord be our judge and arbiter. May he see and arbitrate my case and deliver me from your hands!”

The battle there was spread out over the whole area, and the forest consumed more soldiers than the sword devoured that day.

ה (He) The Lord, like an enemy, destroyed Israel. He destroyed all her palaces; he ruined her fortified cities. He made everyone in Daughter Judah mourn and lament.

So the people contended with Moses, and they said, “Give us water to drink!” Moses said to them, “Why do you contend with me? Why do you test the Lord?”