So Moses spoke to the Israelites. Their leaders gave him 12 staffs, one from the leader of each of their tribes. Aaron’s staff was among them.
When you hold the sticks in your hand, let the people see them.
They complained to Moses and Aaron, “If only we had died in Egypt or this desert!
Don’t rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. We will devour them like bread. They have no protection, and the Lord is with us. So don’t be afraid of them.”
The staff from the man I choose will begin to grow. In this way I will silence the frequent complaints the Israelites make against you and Aaron.”
Moses put the staffs in the Lord’s presence in the tent of the words of God’s promise.