Numbers 21:6 meaning and explanation

So the LORD sent venomous snakes among the people, and many of the Israelites were bitten and died.

Numbers 21:6, Berean Standard Bible

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The people have grown impatient on the long detour around Edom and have spoken against God and against Moses, complaining about bread and water and despising the manna (verses 4 and 5). Verse 6 gives the consequence: the LORD sends venomous snakes among them, and many are bitten and die.

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