Numbers 12:15

WEB

Miriam was shut up outside of the camp seven days, and the people did not travel until Miriam was brought in again.

KJV

And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.

Commentary

And Miriam was shut out of the camp seven days,.... And so in later times lepers dwelt alone, and in a separate house, as long as the leprosy was upon them, see Ch2 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, Mic 6:4 ; and partly for want of the cloud to direct them, which had departed at a distance from them.