Numbers 11:2 net — When the people cried to Moses, he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died out.

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"When the people cried to Moses, he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died out."

— Numbers 11:2, NET Bible

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Numbers 11 — Context

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The Israelites Complain When the people complained, it displeased the LORD. When the LORD heard it, his anger burned, and so the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some of the outer parts of the camp.

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When the people cried to Moses, he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died out.

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So he called the name of that place Taberah because there the fire of the LORD burned among them.

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Complaints about Food Now the mixed multitude who were among them craved more desirable foods, and so the Israelites wept again and said,“If only we had meat to eat!

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We remember the fish we used to eat freely in Egypt, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic.

Numbers 11:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 11:2 say?
Numbers 11:2 in the NET Bible reads: “When the people cried to Moses, he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died out.”
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 (NET): “When the people cried to Moses, he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died out.” 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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