Numbers 11:4

And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?

Cross-reference

In Numbers 11:18, God responds directly to the people's craving by promising meat — continuing the same narrative from their complaint.

Numbers 33:16 Historical context

Numbers 33:16 records the journey from Kibroth-hattaavah, the place named after this craving incident — marking its lasting memorial.

Exodus 12:38 Historical context

Exodus 12:38 identifies the 'rabble' as the mixed crowd that left Egypt, explaining their discontent here.

Psalm 78:18–20 Historical context

In Psalm 78:18-20, the psalmist recounts the same incident—Israel testing God by demanding meat.

Psalm 106:14 Historical context

In Psalm 106:14, the same craving is described as lusting and testing God in the desert.

In 1 Corinthians 10:6, Paul directly warns against desiring evil as Israel did—clear reference to the craving.

Deuteronomy 9:22 Historical context

Deuteronomy 9:22 explicitly names Kibroth-hattaavah, the site of this craving, as one of the places where Israel provoked God.

Psalm 78:19 Allusion

Psalm 78:19 recalls the wilderness generation doubting God's provision — 'Can God spread a table?' — directly relating to this craving for meat.

Psalm 105:40 recounts God giving quail in response to their request for meat — the same event described in Numbers 11:4.

Malachi 1:12 condemns despising the Lord's table — the Israelites despised the manna He provided, craving other food.

1 John 2:16 Parallel

1 John 2:16 defines the desire of the flesh — the Israelites' craving for meat exemplifies this worldly desire.

Proverbs 27:7 says the full loathe honey — the Israelites were full of manna yet craved meat, illustrating this principle.

Matthew 4:3 Contrast

Matthew 4:3 shows Jesus tempted to turn stones to bread — He resisted, contrasting Israel's craving for meat in Numbers 11:4.

Revelation 18:14 laments the loss of longed-for delicacies — mirroring Israel's longing for Egypt's foods in Numbers 11:4.