27. He rained flesh also upon them like the dust, and winged birds [quails] like the sand of the seas. [Num. 11:31.]
28. And He let [the birds] fall in the midst of their camp, round about their tents.
29. So they ate and were well filled; He gave them what they craved and lusted after.
30. But scarce had they stilled their craving, and while their meat was yet in their mouths, [Num. 11:33.]
31. The wrath of God came upon them and slew the strongest and sturdiest of them and smote down Israel's chosen youth.
32. In spite of all this, they sinned still more, for they believed not in (relied not on and adhered not to Him for) His wondrous works.
33. Therefore their days He consumed like a breath [in emptiness, falsity, and futility] and their years in terror and sudden haste.