2 Esdras 1:20

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. ¹

2 Esdras 1:20 In-Context

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.

21 I divided fertile lands among you and drove out the Canaanites, the Perizzites, and the Philistines who opposed your advance. What more could I have done for you?

22 "The Lord Almighty says: There in the desert by the river of bitter water when you were thirsty and cursed me,

Cross References

• 1. 1.20Numbers 20.11;Wisdom 11.4.