He let them fall in the middle of their camp, around their habitations.
Parallel translations
- KJV And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations.
- BSB He felled them in the midst of their camp, all around their dwellings.
- NKJV And He let them fall in the midst of their camp, All around their dwellings.
- NASB He let them fall in the midst of their camp, All around their dwellings.
- NLT He caused the birds to fall within their camp and all around their tents.
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Quick answer
God caused the quail to fall right in the midst of their camp. Provision came directly to where they lived.
Overview
The birds fell 'in the middle of their camp,' around their tents, so the food required no effort to gather. God brought the supply to their very doorsteps. This nearness of provision underscores His care, even as the people's response would soon reveal the danger of receiving gifts without gratitude.
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