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Numbers 11

Numbers 11 — Overview

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, The burning at Taberah quenched by Moses’ prayer; , The people lust for flesh, and loathe manna; , Moses complains of his charge; , God promises to divide his burden unto seventy elders, and to give the people flesh for a month; , Moses’ faith is staggered; , Quails are given in wrath at Kibroth-hattaavah.

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