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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Numbers 12 - Introduction

* God rebukes the murmuring of Aaron and Miriam. (1-9) Miriam struck with leprosy, and healed at the prayer of Moses. (10-16)

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See also Numbers 12 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    E. _Moses proved to be unique as a prophet of Jehovah_ This narrative belongs to the same circle of ideas as the narrative of the inspiration of the elders in ch. 11. and of the Tent in Exodus 33:7-...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _MIRIAM'S AND AARON'S SEDITION REBUKED: MIRIAM IS PUNISHED WITH LEPROSY, AND AFTERWARDS HEALED AT THE INTERCESSION OF MOSES._ _Before Christ 1490._...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:16 summoned (a-4) That is, those who were habitually called to undertake the matters of the assembly....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO NUMBER 12 In this chapter we have an account of Aaron and Miriam speaking against Moses, and for what reason, whose amiable character is given, Numbers 12:1; and of the Lord's callin...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2514. B.C. 1490._ Miriam and Aaron murmur against Moses, Numbers 12:1. God calls them to an account for it, Numbers 12:4. Miriam becoming leprous, Aaron humbles himself, and Moses prays for her...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 God rebuketh the sedition of Miriam and Aaron. 10 Miriams leprosie is healed at the prayer of Moses. 14 God commandeth her to be shut out of the hoste. [MIRIAM LEPROUS.] 1 AND Miriam and Aaron s...

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