Exodus 15:22-24

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The waters of Marah and Elim

²² Then Moses led the Israelites away from the Red Sea. They travelled into the desert called Shur. They walked into the desert for three days and they could not find any water to drink. ²³ Then they arrived at Marah. But they could not drink the water there because it was too bitter. That is why they called that place ‘Marah’.^[a]

²⁴ Then the people complained. They spoke against Moses. They said, ‘There is nothing for us to drink!’