36 God struck down all the oldest sons throughout their land;struck down their very pride and joy.
37 Then God brought Israel out, filled with silver and gold;not one of its tribes stumbled.
38 Egypt celebrated when they left,because the dread of Israel had come upon them.
39 God spread out clouds as a covering;gave lightning to provide light at night.
40 The people asked, and God brought quail;God filled them full with food from heaven.
41 God opened the rock and out gushed water—flowing like a river through the desert!
42 Because God remembered his holy promiseto Abraham his servant,