12. But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “You did not believe me. You did not honor me as holy before the people. So you will not lead them into the land I will give them.”
13. These are the waters of Meribah. Here the Israelites argued with the Lord. And the Lord showed them he was holy.
14. From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to the king of Edom. He said, “Your brothers, the Israelites, say to you: You know about all the troubles we have had.
15. Our ancestors went down into Egypt. And we lived there for many years. The people of Egypt were cruel to our ancestors.