Matthew Henry's Commentary – Chapter 16
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Chapter 16

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