19. They complained about him and said, “Can God give us food in the desert?
20. Yes, he struck the rock and a flood of water came out. But can he give us bread and meat?”
21. The Lord heard what they said and became angry with Jacob’s people. He was angry with Israel,
22. because they did not trust in him. They did not believe that God could save them.
23-24. But then God opened the clouds above, and manna rained down on them for food. It was as if doors in the sky opened, and grain poured down from a storehouse in the sky.
25. These people ate the food of angels. God sent plenty of food to satisfy them.
26. He sent a strong wind from the east, and by his power he made the south wind blow.
27. He made quail fall like rain until they covered the ground. There were so many birds that they were like sand on the seashore.
28. The birds fell in the middle of the camp, all around their tents.
29. The people ate until they were full. God had given them what they wanted.
30. But before they were fully satisfied, while the food was still in their mouths,
31. God became angry and killed even the strongest of them. He brought down Israel’s best young men.
32. But the people continued to sin! They did not trust in the amazing things God could do.