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Kibroth-Hattaavah
Holman Bible Dictionary
(kihb' rahth-hat tay' uh vuh) Place name meaning, “graves of craving, lust, gluttony.” The first stopping place of the Israelites after they left Sinai (Numbers 33:16 ). The Israelites craved meat, which the Lord gave them (Numbers 11:31 ); but because they overindulged, an epidemic broke out, and many Israelites died. The dead were buried there, giving the place its name (Numbers 11:34; Deuteronomy 9:22; Psalm 78:30-31 ).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Kibroth-Hattaavah'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/k/kibroth-hattaavah.html. 1991.