KJV ORIGINAL
So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So they ate and were completely satisfied, because God gave them exactly what they had asked for.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God gave the Israelites exactly what they craved and they ate until they were completely full.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to when God provided quail meat to the Israelites in the wilderness after they complained about only having manna to eat. Despite God's daily provision of manna, the people grumbled and demanded meat, so God sent flocks of quail that covered their camp. This event occurred during the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the desert between leaving Egypt and entering the Promised Land.
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