Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there by the waters.
27. And they came to Elim. Moses here relates that a more pleasant station was granted to the people, when they were led to a well-watered spot, even planted with palm-trees, which do not usually grow in a dry soil. But we learn from what precedes, that this was a concession to their infirmity, because they had borne their thirst so impatiently. EXODUS 16 Exodus 16:1-8 1.
The people could hardly tear themselves from that triumphant shore, yet the pleasures of our way to Canaan must not delay us, though a wilderness lies ahead. God trains His people by want and disappointment in the creature, that they may turn to the Creator where true comfort alone is found.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 15:22-27
they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water--supposed to be what is now called Wady-Ghurandel, the most extensive watercourse in the western desert--an oasis, adorned with a great variety of trees, among which the palm is still conspicuous, and fertilized by a copious stream. It is estimated to be a mile in breadth, but stretching out far to the northeast.