Exodus 17:1

And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the Lord, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.

Cross-references

Exodus 17:8 Historical context

In Exodus 17:8, the Amalekite attack occurs at Rephidim, the same location where Israel camped without water here.

Exodus 16:1 Historical context

In Exodus 16:1, Israel is in the wilderness of Sin; this verse records their departure from there to Rephidim, continuing the itinerary.

Exodus 19:2 Historical context

In Exodus 19:2, Israel departs from Rephidim to Sinai, following directly after the events at Rephidim in this verse.

Numbers 33:12–14 Historical context

In Numbers 33:12-14, the same journey stage from the wilderness of Sin to Rephidim is listed, confirming the location and lack of water.

In Numbers 20:2, a similar water shortage provokes another assembly against Moses and Aaron, echoing the pattern of complaint at Rephidim.

Numbers 33:14 Historical context

In Numbers 33:14, the journey log mentions Rephidim and explicitly notes the lack of water at that camp, directly connecting to the event here.