Numbers 11:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he called the name of that place Kibrothhattaavah: because there they buried the people that lusted.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he named that place Kibroth-hattaavah, which means 'graves of craving,' because that's where they buried the people who had given in to their intense desires.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains how a place got its name as a memorial to people who died because of their uncontrolled cravings and complaints against God.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, growing increasingly discontent with the manna God provided as their daily food. They complained bitterly and lusted after meat, leading God to send quail in response, but this resulted in a plague that caused many deaths. The place was then named Kibroth Hattaavah, meaning "graves of craving," to mark the spot where the lustful were buried as a somber reminder of their rebellion.

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