The repetition of rituals help us remember what is important. They remembered Joseph’s bones (will take them to Shechem…remember?).
I can relate to Moses being the representative of the people to God, who are too afraid of Him. And I can relate to their wanting to go back to what they are used to, rather than trusting God to sustain them. Like Job, they are ignorant of what is going on behind the scenes.
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