Num 11:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : God punished the people by sending fire among them. This fire burned those on the edges of the camp. God’s judgment started with the outer parts to warn the people and give them a chance to repent. In the past, God had been patient with their complaints, but now, after showing so much care, their lack of faith was more serious (Ps. lxxviii. 21 ).

‏ Numbers 11:3

v. 3: God punished the people by sending fire among them. This fire burned those on the edges of the camp. God’s judgment started with the outer parts to warn the people and give them a chance to repent. In the past, God had been patient with their complaints, but now, after showing so much care, their lack of faith was more serious (Ps. lxxviii. 21 ^a).