( JE). THE CHASTISEMENT OF THE PEOPLE AT TABERAH. The occasion was
discontent at some hardship, the nature of which is not explained. The
agency by which the discontent was punished was probably lightning
(_cf._ Exodus 9:23; Job 1:16; 2 Kings 1:10). The place is unknown.
NUMBERS 11:1. Render, And... [ Continue Reading ]
NUMBERS 11:4 (JE). THE PEOPLE'S LUST FOR FLESH AND MOSES-' COMPLAINT
OF HIS EXCESSIVE BURDEN. This section is a combination of two
narratives (from J and E), relating (1) a demand of the people for
flesh (instead of manna), which was satisfied by a flight of quails;
(2) a complaint of Moses that the... [ Continue Reading ]