Animals of the Bible · Ground · Birds
The Quail
The Quail — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
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- Key verse
- Exodus 16:13
- Where it lived
- The “ground” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- The Quail in Scripture
Stories from Scripture
The Quail in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Quail in Scripture
“…at even the quails came up, and covered the camp.” In the Sinai desert, God sent thousands of quails to feed the hungry people, proving that He takes care of His children in every situation.
Exodus 16:13The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the quail
“…there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp.” The miracle of the quails teaches us that God answers our prayers, but asks us to be thankful and not to fall into greed.
Numbers 11:31
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
Quails fly at night over the sea when they migrate; when they reach land they are so tired that they can easily be caught by hand, just as happened in the camp of Israel.
In Bible times, the quail was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.
Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.
From the Holy Scriptures
What do we read in the Bible about the quail?
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.
31 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.
Verses are quoted from the King James Version (KJV). Read each passage in the context of its chapter in the Bible.
What the quail teaches us
The Quail in Scripture
The quail is the sign of God’s provision in the desert — He sent whole flocks to feed the people. But what happened in Numbers 11 also shows us that the Lord’s blessings call for thankfulness and self-control, not greed.
How we can live this out today
Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!
Mini-Quiz
What did you learn about the quail?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the quail?
For parents and children
At home and in Sunday school
A question for parents and children
What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”