Ezekiel 20:13-15

EasyEnglish Bible

¹³ But when Israel's people were in the wilderness, they turned against me. They did not obey my laws or my commands. (But anyone who did obey them would enjoy a good life.) They did not obey my rules for Sabbath days. So I was very angry with them. I decided to destroy them there in the wilderness. ¹⁴ But I did not want the people of other nations to insult my name. They had seen me bring Israel's people out of Egypt. ¹⁵ So I made a strong promise to my people in the wilderness. I said that I would not take them to the land that I had chosen for them. It was a very beautiful land with plenty of food and drink for everyone.