^{18 Ref} Testing God in their hearts, requesting meat for their desire.

^{19 Ref} They said bitter words against God, saying, Is God able to make ready a table in the waste land?

^{20 Ref} See, the rock was cut open by his power, so that the water came rushing out, and overflowing streams; is he able to give us bread? is he able to get meat for his people?

^{21 Ref} So these things came to the Lord's ears, and he was angry; and a fire was lighted against Jacob, and wrath came up against Israel;

^{22 Ref} Because they had no faith in God, and no hope in his salvation.

^{23 Ref} And he gave orders to the clouds on high, and the doors of heaven were open;

^{24 Ref} And he sent down manna like rain for their food, and gave them the grain of heaven.

^{25 Ref} Man took part in the food of strong ones; he sent them meat in full measure.

^{26 Ref} He sent an east wind from heaven, driving on the south wind by his power.

^{27 Ref} He sent down meat on them like dust, and feathered birds like the sand of the sea,

²⁸ And he let it come down into their resting-place, round about their tents.

^{29 Ref} So they had food and were full; for he gave them their desire;

^{30 Ref} But they were not turned from their desires; and while the food was still in their mouths,

^{31 Ref} The wrath of God came on them, and put to death the fattest of them, and put an end to the young men of Israel.