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Introduction to Chapter XVI

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This chapter gives us an account of the victualling of the camp of Israel.

I. Their complaint for want of bread, ver. 1-3.

II. The notice God gave them of the provision he intended to make for them, ver. 4-12.

III. The sending of the manna, ver. 13-15.

IV. The laws and orders concerning it.

1. That they should gather it daily, ver. 16-21.

2. That they should gather a double portion on the sixth day, ver. 22-26.

3. That they should expect none on the seventh day, ver. 27-31,

4. That they should preserve a pot of it for a memorial, ver 32.