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Moses heard the people of every family wailing, each at the entrance to his tent. The LORD became exceedingly angry, and Moses was troubled.

He asked the LORD , "Why have you brought this trouble on your servant? What have I done to displease you that you put the burden of all these people on me?

Did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth? Why do you tell me to carry them in my arms, as a nurse carries an infant, to the land you promised on oath to their forefathers?

Where can I get meat for all these people? They keep wailing to me, 'Give us meat to eat!'

I cannot carry all these people by myself; the burden is too heavy for me.

If this is how you are going to treat me, put me to death right now-if I have found favor in your eyes-and do not let me face my own ruin."