King James Bible
"And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight."
Moses confronts God directly about the command to lead Israel out of the wilderness toward Canaan. This follows the golden calf incident, where God had threatened to withdraw His presence, creating uncertainty about divine guidance for the journey ahead. Moses expresses anxiety about God's unclear promise of sending an angel rather than His personal presence. The leader seeks clarification about who will accompany them, revealing his dependence on knowing God's specific plan for successful leadership. Moses reminds God of their intimate relationship and divine favor previously affirmed. By invoking God's own words, he builds his case for receiving clearer guidance, using the special status God granted him as grounds for his bold request.