Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 11:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Numbers 11:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 11 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The People Complain
“And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. complained: or, were as it were complainers it displeased: Heb. it was evil in the ears of”
Numbers 11:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Numbers 11:1
People Mentioned
Commentary on Numbers 11:1
This verse marks the beginning of a series of rebellion narratives that would characterize Israel's wilderness experience. The phrase 'the people complained' translates Hebrew 'mit'onenim' (מִתְאֹנְנִים), suggesting murmuring or complaining with a sense of seeking pretexts for dissatisfaction. Their complaint 'displeased the LORD' (literally 'was evil in the ears of the LORD'), indicating that their attitude, not just their circumstances, was sinful. The content of their complaint isn't initially specified, suggesting the issue was the complaining spirit itself rather than legitimate grievance...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 11:1
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“and against Moses”
“If I be a man of God”
“and devoured the two hundred fifty men who offered the incense.”
“Tell all the congregation of the children of Israel, 'Come near before Yahweh, for he has heard your murmurings.'”
“and devoured them”
“as some of them also grumbled”
“And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.”
“and at Massah”
“there also came another”
“Burns to the lowest Sheol”