Though their actions “pained even the Holy One of Israel, ” Jehovah mercifully kept on providing guidance by means of the pillar until Israel reached the Promised Land. ​ — Ps. 78: 40 - 42, 52 - 54; Neh.
Ehkki nende teod tegid Iisraeli Pühale meelehaiget, juhtis Jehoova halastavalt oma rahvast samba abil ikka edasi, kuni nad jõudsid Tõotatud Maale.