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Miriam experienced the burning anger of the Lord (see study note on 12:1–2). When Aaron saw what happened to her, he confessed their sin and asked Moses to pray for them (compare 11:2). Both Moses and the Lord accepted Aaron's confession.
Rebellion did not come only from the “rabble” or from the Israelites who were tired of manna (11:4). It also came from within the family of Moses.
Aaron the high priest and Miriam the prophetess spoke against Moses (Exodus 29:30; Exodus 15:20). Their actions showed that even Israel’s spiritual leaders struggled with jealousy and doubt.
At this time, Israel was moving toward a lowest point in its rebellion against God (Numbers 13:25–14:12).
Glossary
Aaron Deuteronomy, Book of Disease History of Israel Miriam Numbers, Book of Pillar of Fire and Cloud Woman Wrath of God
Topics
Ambition: Aaron and Miriam Anger: Anger of God Christian Minister: Aaron Citizens: Wicked: Miriam and Aaron Envy: Miriam and Aaron, of Moses Forgiveness: Moses Forgives the Israelites Judgments: Miriam Leprosy: Often Sent As a Punishment for Sin Leprosy: Sent As a Judgment On: Miriam Tabernacle: The Lord Reveals Himself At The Anger of God: Exemplified Against: Aaron and Miriam Treason of Aaron and Miriam Against Moses