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God's Sudden Intervention
Commentators note that God spoke "suddenly," indicating His immediate displeasure and a desire to stop the conflict from spreading. This swift action also shows God's direct defense of Moses, who, due to his meekness (v.3), did not defend himself. God stepped in when His servant would not.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 12:1–15
18th Century
Theologian
Miriam, as a prophetess (), no less than as the sister of Moses and Aaron, took the first rank among the women of Israel; and Aaron may be regarded…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 12:4
19th Century
Bishop
Come out you three... — There is nothing in these words which implies that Miriam entered into the Tabernacle itself. Mos…
John Calvin
On Numbers 12:4
16th Century
Theologian
Come out, you three, to the tabernacle. God calls Aaron and Miriam to the tabernacle, so that the very sanctity of the place may cast down…
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John Gill
On Numbers 12:4
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord spoke suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and
unto Miriam
As one greatl…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 12:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The patience of Moses was tried in his own family, as well as by the people. The pretense was that he had married a foreign wife; but probably thei…