Numbers 11:13 kjv — Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.

King James Version

"Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat."

— Numbers 11:13, King James Version

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Numbers 11 — Context

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Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the Lord was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.

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And Moses said unto the Lord, Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favour in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?

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Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?

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Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.

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I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.

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And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.

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And the Lord said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.

Numbers 11:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 11:13 say?
Numbers 11:13 in the King James Version reads: “Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.”
Where is Numbers 11:13 in the Bible?
Numbers 11:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 11, verse 13.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 11:13.
What translation should I read Numbers 11:13 in?
Numbers 11:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 11:13?
Numbers 11:13 reads (KJV): “Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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