Numbers 12
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 36
Chapter Summary
Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses because of his Cushite wife and question his unique authority. God defends Moses and strikes Miriam with leprosy. Moses intercedes for her and she is healed after seven days of isolation.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Sister of Moses who speaks against him and is struck leprous, then healed after Moses intercedes
The very meek servant whom Jehovah defends and who cries out for Miriam's healing
Speaks against Moses with Miriam, then confesses their sin and pleads for her
Timeline
Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses because he married a Cushite woman, and they question if God speaks only through Moses. God hears this challenge against Moses, who is described as the meekest man on earth.
Numbers 12:1-3God summons the three to the tabernacle and descends in a pillar of cloud. He defends Moses as His faithful servant with whom He speaks face-to-face, strongly rebuking Aaron and Miriam for their lack of fear.
Numbers 12:4-9As the cloud departs from the tabernacle, Miriam is suddenly struck with leprosy, making her skin as white as snow. Aaron realizes their foolish sin and pleads with Moses.
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