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Exodus 16:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, that at even the quails came up, and covered the camp: and in the morning the dew lay round about the host.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

That evening, quails came up and covered the whole camp. And in the morning, dew settled all around where the people were staying.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God provided meat in the evening through quails and something special with the morning dew to feed His hungry people in the wilderness.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had been freed from slavery in Egypt and were wandering through the wilderness, facing hardships like hunger after their escape. They complained to Moses about the lack of food, expressing doubt in God's ability to provide for them. In response, God demonstrated His faithfulness by sending quail in the evening and dew that would later reveal manna in the morning to sustain the people.

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