1. And it came to pass that the people complained in an evil manner in the ears of the Lord, and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled, and the fire of the Lord burnt among them and consumed in the uttermost parts of the camp.
2. Then the people cried unto Moses, and when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire was quenched.
3. And he called the name of the place Taberah because the fire of the Lord burnt among them.
4. And the vulgar who were mixed in among them returned to their lust; and even the sons of Israel wept and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?