Numbers 12 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

In the foregoing chapter we had the vexation which the people gave to Moses; in this we have his patience tried by his own relations. I. Miriam and Aaron, his own brother and sister, affronted him, ver. 1-3. II. God called them to an account for it, ver. 4-9. III. Miriam was smitten with a leprosy for it, ver. 10. IV. Aaron submits, and Moses meekly intercedes for Miriam, ver. 11-13. V. She is healed, but put to shame for seven days, ver. 14-16. And this is recorded to show that the best persons and families have both their follies and their crosses.

Murmuring of Miriam and Aaron. (b. c. 1490.)

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