Numbers 11:2 kjv — And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire was quenched.

King James Version

"And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire was quenched."

— Numbers 11:2, King James Version

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Numbers 11 — Context

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And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.

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And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire was quenched.

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And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire of the Lord burnt among them.

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And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?

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We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:

Numbers 11:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 11:2 say?
Numbers 11:2 in the King James Version reads: “And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire was quenched.”
Where is Numbers 11:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 11:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 11, verse 2.
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 11:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 11:2 in?
Numbers 11:2 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 11:2?
Numbers 11:2 reads (KJV): “And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire was quenched.” 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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