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The story in numbers 11







The Israelites had journeyed far from Egypt, guided by Moses through the wilderness (Numbers 11:1). Although God's presence was with them, leading them by a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Numbers 11:25), the people grew restless and began to complain loudly (Numbers 11:1).

They longed for the food they had in Egypt, forgetting the bitter bondage they had escaped, saying, "If only we had meat to eat" (Numbers 11:4, 11:5). They reminisced about the fish, cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic they ate freely in Egypt (Numbers 11:5).

Moses heard their cries and felt overwhelmed, his spirit troubled by their lack of faith and gratitude (Numbers 11:10). He cried out to the Lord, "Why have You dealt ill with Your servant? And why have I not found favor in Your sight, that You have laid the burden of all this people on me?" (Numbers 11:11-12).

God responded to Moses, instructing him to gather seventy elders from among the leaders of Israel (Numbers 11:16). The Spirit of the Lord would rest upon them to share the burden of leading the people, thus easing Moses' heavy heart (Numbers 11:17).

As the Spirit came upon these elders, they prophesied, showing God's power among the people (Numbers 11:25). Meanwhile, God heard the people's craving and promised to provide meat abundantly, saying it would come "until it comes out of your nostrils and you loathe it" (Numbers 11:18-20).

Then, a wind swept quail from the sea, covering the camp in a thick layer of birds (Numbers 11:31). The people gathered the quail eagerly, eating their fill (Numbers 11:32).

But their greed led to consequences. While they feasted, a severe plague struck the camp, reminding the people that their complaints and desires were not without cost (Numbers 11:33).

This chapter teaches the importance of trusting God's provision and being content with His guidance, even in difficult times (Numbers 11:1-35). It also reveals God's mercy in sharing leadership to help Moses bear the weight of the people's demands (Numbers 11:16-25).


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