Wherefore hast thou dealt thus with thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favour in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?
— Moses Ancient

Prophet and lawgiver of Judaism

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Context

Numbers 11:11, lamenting to God about the burden of leadership

Date / Period

c. 13th century BCE (biblical account)

Category

Humorous

Source

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%2011%3A11&version=KJV

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