Bible Dictionary
QUAIL
The quail was a migratory game bird that God provided for Israel in the wilderness. Large flocks came near the camp, supplying food while also testing the people’s contentment and obedience.
Biblical Usage
Quail covered Israel’s camp in the wilderness, arriving with the evening or being brought by a wind from the sea. The people gathered them for food, and the Psalms recall God’s provision of winged birds around their dwellings. The account presents the birds as food supplied during Israel’s wilderness journey.