Overview
The Bible addresses quail across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers, Exodus and Psalms. Closely related themes include Kibroth-Hattaavah, Sanitation, Manna and Types of Christ.
Key Bible verses about quail
Old Testament
Numbers
And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth. as it were a day's: Heb. as it were the way of a day
And the people stood up all that day, and all that night, and all the next day, and they gathered the quails: he that gathered least gathered ten homers: and they spread them all abroad for themselves round about the camp.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying quail for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 16:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Numbers, Exodus and Psalms each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Kibroth-Hattaavah, Sanitation, Manna and Types of Christ.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about quail?
The Bible addresses quail across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers, Exodus and Psalms. Closely related themes include Kibroth-Hattaavah, Sanitation, Manna and Types of Christ.
How many Bible verses are about quail?
The Bible references quail in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention quail?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 16:13: “And it came to pass, that at even the quails came up, and covered the camp: and in the morning the dew lay round about the host.”
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