📖 Numbers — Chapter 12 (KJV)
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Numbers 12:1 And RMiriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the TEthiopian woman whom he had married: for he had Tmarried an Ethiopian woman.
Numbers 12:2 And they said, RHath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard it.
Numbers 12:3 (Now the man Moses was Rvery meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)
Numbers 12:4 And Rthe LORD spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out.
Numbers 12:5 And the LORD came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth.
Numbers 12:6 And he said, Hear now my words: If there be Ra prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
Numbers 12:7 RMy servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.
Numbers 12:8 With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in Rdark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
Numbers 12:9 RAnd the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.
Numbers 12:10 And Rthe cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.
Numbers 12:11 And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, RI beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.
Numbers 12:12 Let her not be Ras one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother’s womb.
Numbers 12:13 And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.
Numbers 12:14 And the LORD said unto Moses, If her father had but Rspit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.
Numbers 12:15 And Miriam was Rshut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.
Numbers 12:16 And Rafterward the people removed from Hazeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Numbers 12:1–8 — Speaking against Moses
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses concerning his Ethiopian wife and question his distinctive role. The LORD calls them and explains his communication with prophets and with Moses, whom he describes as faithful in all his house. The passage emphasizes the responsibility of their speech against him.
Key Truth: The LORD identifies Moses' appointed role and faithfulness.
Check What You Remember
1. Name both people who spoke against Moses. (Numbers 12:1)
Find it in Numbers 12:1 (KJV).
2. How does verse 3 describe Moses? (Numbers 12:3)
Find it in Numbers 12:3 (KJV).
3. How does the LORD describe Moses in verse 7? (Numbers 12:7)
Find it in Numbers 12:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Numbers 12:9–13 — Miriam's Affliction and Moses' Prayer
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The LORD's anger is kindled, and Miriam becomes leprous, white as snow. Aaron acknowledges their foolishness and sin and appeals to Moses. Moses cries to the LORD to heal her.
Key Truth: Moses responds to the affliction by seeking the LORD's healing for Miriam.
Check What You Remember
1. Who became leprous? (Numbers 12:10)
Find it in Numbers 12:10 (KJV).
2. Who appealed to Moses after seeing her condition? (Numbers 12:11)
Find it in Numbers 12:11 (KJV).
3. Who prayed for her healing? (Numbers 12:13)
Find it in Numbers 12:13 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Numbers 12:14–16 — Seven Days outside the Camp
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The LORD appoints seven days outside the camp for Miriam, after which she is received again. The people do not journey until she returns. They then leave Hazeroth and pitch in the wilderness of Paran.
Key Truth: The people observe the appointed period before continuing their journey.
Check What You Remember
1. How many days was Miriam outside the camp? (Numbers 12:15)
Find it in Numbers 12:15 (KJV).
2. Did the people travel before she was received again? (Numbers 12:15)
Find it in Numbers 12:15 (KJV).
3. In which wilderness did they pitch next? (Numbers 12:16)
Find it in Numbers 12:16 (KJV).
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does the challenge against Moses move beyond the stated marriage complaint?
2. How does the LORD distinguish Moses from the prophet described in verse 6?
3. How does Aaron’s appeal acknowledge their conduct after Miriam’s condition appears?
4. How does Moses respond to the person who had spoken against him?
5. How does Miriam’s exclusion affect the congregation’s journey?
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