Taberah, a place where the Israelites camped and experienced God's judgment by fire for their complaints (Num. 11:3; Deut. 9:22).
Taberah was a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey. It is mentioned in Numbers 11:3 and Deu.9.22. The name "Taberah" means "burning" and was given to the site because of the incident that occurred there. The people complained against God, and in response, the Lord sent fire that consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. Moses interceded for the people, and the fire died down. The event at Taberah is cited as an example of the Israelites' rebellion and God's judgment during their wilderness wanderings.
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Burning, a place in the wilderness of Paran, where the “fire of the Lord” consumed the murmuring Israelites (Num. 11:3; Deut. 9:22). It was also called Kibroth-hattaavah (q.v.).
the name of a place in the wilderness of Paran. (Numbers 11:3; 9:22) It has not been identified.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8404
So that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD had burned among them.
You continued to provoke the LORD at Taberah, at Massah, and at Kibroth-hattaavah.
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