Deuteronomy 1:33

“Who went in the way before you, to search you out a place to pitch your tents in, etc.] For when the cloud was taken up they journeyed, and when that rested, there they pitched their tents; and hereby they were directed to places the most convenient for water for them and their flocks, or for safety from those that might annoy them: in fire by night, to show you by what way ye should go; which otherwise they could not have found in dark nights, in which they sometimes travelled, and in, a wilderness where there were no tracks, no beaten path, no common way: and in a cloud by day; to shelter them from the scorching sun, where there were no trees nor hedges to shade them, only rocky crags and…”

“Your words - That is to say, your murmurings, your unthankful, impatient, distrustful and rebellious speeches. Deuteronomy 1:36”

“1:33 Physical manifestations of God (called theophanies), such as the pillar of fire and the pillar of cloud, assured God’s people of his presence and power. As he moved forward by these visible displays, they could also move, knowing that he would faithfully lead them to their final destination (Exod 13:21-22; 14:24; Ps 18:9-10).”

“Who went: Exo 13:21; Num 10:33; Psa 77:20; Eze 20:6 in fire: Exo 13:21, Exo 13:22, Exo 14:19, Exo 14:20, Exo 14:24, Exo 40:34-38; Num 9:15-22, Num 10:11, Num 10:12, Num 14:14; Neh 9:12; Psa 78:14, Psa 105:39; Isa 4:5, Isa 4:6; Zac 2:5 Deuteronomy 1:34”