What was the sin of Moses at Meribah that prevented him from leading Israel into the Promised Land?
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Correct answer: He struck the rock twice instead of speaking to it
God commanded Moses to speak to the rock to bring forth water. Instead, in anger, Moses struck the rock twice and addressed the people as 'rebels,' failing to uphold God's holiness before the assembly.
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