Numbers 12:15 net — So Miriam was shut outside of the camp for seven days, and the people did not journey on until Miriam was brought back…

NET Bible

"So Miriam was shut outside of the camp for seven days, and the people did not journey on until Miriam was brought back in."

— Numbers 12:15, NET Bible

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Numbers 12 — Context

12

Do not let her be like a baby born dead, whose flesh is half-consumed when it comes out of its mother’s womb!”

13

Then Moses cried to the LORD,“Heal her now, O God.”

14

The LORD said to Moses,“If her father had only spit in her face, would she not have been disgraced for seven days? Shut her out from the camp seven days, and afterward she can be brought back in again.”

15

So Miriam was shut outside of the camp for seven days, and the people did not journey on until Miriam was brought back in.

16

After that the people moved from Hazeroth and camped in the wilderness of Paran.

Numbers 12:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 12:15 say?
Numbers 12:15 in the NET Bible reads: “So Miriam was shut outside of the camp for seven days, and the people did not journey on until Miriam was brought back in.”
Where is Numbers 12:15 in the Bible?
Numbers 12:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 12, verse 15.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 12:15.
What translation should I read Numbers 12:15 in?
Numbers 12:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 12:15?
Numbers 12:15 reads (NET): “So Miriam was shut outside of the camp for seven days, and the people did not journey on until Miriam was brought back in.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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