John Gill's Exposition on Numbers 12:15

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Miriam was shut out of the camp seven days, etc.] And so in later times lepers dwelt alone, and in a separate house, as long as the leprosy was upon them, (see <142621>2 Chronicles 26:21); Miriam no doubt was healed at once, but, as a punishment for her sin, she was obliged to keep out of the camp of Israel for such a space of time: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in [again]; partly out of respect unto her, she being a prophetess, and one that went before them, and led them with Moses and Aaron, (<330604>Micah 6:4); and partly for want of the cloud to direct them, which had departed at a distance from them.

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