The community appeals that YHWH's hand led them through the depths like a horse through the desert, without stumbling, asking implicitly: why does YHWH now withhold such guidance? The image of divine guidance suggests trust and confidence. The comparison to horses in desert suggests reliable navigation through dangerous terrain. The complaint that the Spirit caused rest indicates expectation of continued divine provision. The transition from assertion to question indicates the community's confusion: why would YHWH guide then but not now?

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