Numbers 11:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The people cried out to Moses for help, and when Moses prayed to the LORD, the fire was put out.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When the people desperately called to Moses for help, he prayed to God and the destructive fire stopped.

📚 Historical Context

This follows the incident where God's anger burned against the complaining Israelites in the wilderness, and fire from the LORD consumed some at the edge of their camp. The people had been grumbling about their hardships during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, which provoked God's judgment.

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The people came to the house of God and stayed there until evening in God's presence. They raised their voices and wept bitterly.

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