KJV ORIGINAL
And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Miriam was kept outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not continue their journey until Miriam was allowed to return.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing that the entire community waited for Miriam to be restored before moving forward together.
📚 Historical Context
This follows Miriam's punishment with leprosy after she and Aaron criticized Moses' leadership and his marriage to a Cushite woman. According to Levitical law, those with leprosy had to be isolated outside the camp for seven days. Despite Miriam's rebellion, the entire nation of Israel waited for her healing and restoration rather than leaving her behind.
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