Exodus 16 - Introduction - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Bible Comments

E X O D U S

CHAP. XVI.

      This chapter gives us an account of the victualling of the camp of Israel. I. Their complaint for want of bread, Exodus 16:1-3. II. The notice God gave them beforehand of the provision he intended to make for them, Exodus 16:4-12. III. The sending of the manna, Exodus 16:13-15. IV. The laws and orders concerning the manna. 1. That they should gather it daily for their daily bread, Exodus 16:16-21. 2. That they should gather a double portion on the sixth day, Exodus 16:22-26. 3. That they should expect none on the seventh day, Exodus 16:27-31. 4. That they should preserve a pot of it for a memorial, Exodus 16:32-36, &c.