What did the oasis with the wells and palm trees represent for Israel?
It represented a place of rest, relaxation, and the satisfaction of their thirst for Israel. Although seventy trees could not shade seven million people, the oasis epitomized a place where they could drink water and find relief after the bitter experience was made sweet.
Les explains that after the bitter waters were made sweet, Moses led Israel by the cloud and pillar of fire, the presence of Jehovah, to an oasis. There were twelve wells of water and seventy palm trees. Les admits he cannot fully explain what was involved, but says it was an oasis, a place where they could have water to drink. Seven million people could not rest under the shade of seventy trees, yet it epitomized a place of rest, relaxation, and the satisfaction of their thirst.