Numbers 21:16

16 They went on to Beer (The Well), where God said to Moses, "Gather the people; I'll give them water."

Numbers 21:16 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 21:16

And from thence they went to Beer
A place so called from a well which sprung up here, of which the following account is given:

that is, the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses;
promising him to give it to the children of Israel, without asking for it; which was a very singular favour, and for which they were thankful: saying to him,

gather the people together, and I will give them water;
for as they were now gone from the river Arnon, and the streams and brooks of it, they might be in want of water, though they did not murmur as they had been used to do; and without their petition for it, the Lord promises to give it to them; and that they might be witness of the miracle that would be wrought for them, they are ordered to be gathered together.

Numbers 21:16 In-Context

14 The Book of the Wars of God refers to this place: Waheb in Suphah, the canyons of Arnon;

15 Along the canyon ravines that lead to the village Ar And lean hard against the border of Moab.

16 They went on to Beer (The Well), where God said to Moses, "Gather the people; I'll give them water."

17 That's where Israel sang this song: Erupt, Well! Sing the Song of the Well,

18 the well sunk by princes, Dug out by the peoples' leaders digging with their scepters and staffs.