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There went forth a wind from Yahweh, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, about a day`s journey on this side, and a day`s journey on the other side, round about the camp, and about two cubits above the surface of the earth.

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God's Miraculous Use of Nature

Commentators explain that God used a natural event—a strong wind blowing migrating quails from the sea—to fulfill His promise. The miracle was in the timing and overwhelming scale. Scholars note the quails likely flew low, about two cubits from the ground, making them easy to catch, demonstrating how God can work through natural means to achieve supernatural ends.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 11:4–35

18th Century

Theologian

Occurrences at Kibroth-hattavah.

(Numbers 11:4) The mixt multitude — The word in the original resembles our “riff-raff” a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 11:31

19th Century

Bishop

And there went forth a wind. In Psalms 78:26 we read: He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brough…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 11:31

17th Century

Pastor

And there went forth a wind from the Lord
Both an east wind and a south wind, according to (Psalms 78:26

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 11:31–35

17th Century

Minister

God fulfilled His promise to the people by giving them flesh. How much more diligent people are in collecting the food that perishes than in labori…