17. But they continued to sin against him. In the desert they refused to obey the Most High God.
18. They were stubborn and put God to the test. They ordered him to give them the food they longed for.
19. They spoke against God. They said, "Can God put food on a table in the desert?
20. When he struck the rock, streams of water poured out. Huge amounts of water flowed down. But can he also give us food? Can he supply meat for his people?"