Numbers 11

Here in this chapter we read of Israel complaining about their circumstances in the hearing of the Lord. The Lord sent them fires of judgment which devoured some of them. The people cried out to Moses and when he interceded for them the fires died out.

Then some of the foreigners who went with Israel became discontented about the Lord's provision of manna. They craved for the food they ate back in Egypt. They then infected and influenced the people of Israel to do the same.

It was too much for Moses. He could hear the chorus of people sinfully weeping about their situation. He poured out his complaint to the Lord saying his charge was unbearable. He fell into desperation. To deal with this situation, God appointed the 70 elders of Israel to help Moses govern the people of Israel. To deal with the complaint of the people, God promised them meat for a full month to eat.

Then the Holy Spirit came upon all the 70 elders of Israel, and they all prophesied. Moses was only too glad to learn about it.

Then God sent the people quails to satisfy their craving. It came abundantly. But along with it came the judgment of God. A severe plague broke out among the people and people died because of it.