people that is in such a case." [103] For the descent of manna was
not a secret to the heathen, as it settled at such enormous heights
that the kings of the East and of the West could see how Israel
received its miraculous food. [104]

The mass of the manna was in proportion to its height, for as much
descended day by day, as might have satisfied the wants of sixty
myriads of people, through two thousand years. [105] Such
profusion of manna fell over the body of Joshua alone, as might
have sufficed for the maintenance of the whole congregation.
[106] Manna, indeed, had the peculiarity of falling to every
individual in the same measure; and when, after gathering, they
measured it, they found that there was an omer for every man.

Many lawsuits were amicably decided through the fall of manna. If
a married couple came before Moses, each accusing the other of
inconstancy, Moses would say to them, "To-morrow morning
judgement will be given." If, then, manna descended for the wife
before the house of her husband, it was known that he was in the
right; but if her share descended before the house of her own
parents, she was in the right. [107]

The only days on which manna did not descend were the Sabbaths
and the holy days, but then a double portion fell on the preceding
day. These days had the further distinction that, while they lasted,
the color of the manna sparkled more than usual, and it tasted
better than usual. The people, however, were fainthearted, and on
the very first Sabbath, they wanted to go out as usual to gather
manna in the morning, although announcement had been made
that God would send them no food on that day. Moses, however,