2 Esdras 1:18

18 "Why have you brought us out to this desert to kill us? Being slaves to the Egyptians was better than coming here to die.'

2 Esdras 1:18 In-Context

16 Even when I destroyed your enemies, you did not appreciate what I had done. You have never done anything but complain.

17 Have you forgotten the blessings I gave you? There in the desert when you were hungry and thirsty you cried out to me:

18 "Why have you brought us out to this desert to kill us? Being slaves to the Egyptians was better than coming here to die.'

19 I was moved by your bitter groans and gave you manna, the bread of angels.

20 When you were thirsty, I split the rock and all the water you needed flowed out. To protect you from the heat, I provided you with shade trees.