Moses' Intercession For The Murmuring Israelites

He insists most upon the plea that is taken from the glory of God, v. 13 -16. With this he begins, and somewhat abruptly, taking occasion from that dreadful word, I will disinherit them. Lord -says he-, then the Egyptians shall hear it. God's honour lay nearer to his heart than any interests of his own. Observe how he orders this cause before God. He pleads, -1.- That the eyes both of Egypt and Canaan were upon them, and great expectations were raised concerning them. They could not but have heard that thou, Lord, art among this people, v. 14. The neighboring countries rang of it, how much this people were the particular care of heaven, so as never any people under the sun were.