In the foregoing chapter we had the vexation which the people gave to Moses; in this we have his patience tried by his own relations. I. Miriam and Aaron, his own brother and sister, affronted him, Num. 12:1–3. II. God called them to an account for it, Num. 12:4–9. III.

Here is, I. The unbecoming passion of Aaron and Miriam: they spoke against Moses, Num. 12:1. If Moses, that received so much honour from God, yet received so many slights and affronts from men, shall any of us think such trials either strange or hard, and be either provoked or discouraged by them?…

Moses did not resent the injury done him, nor complain of it to God, nor make any appeal to him; but God resented it. He hears all we say in our passion, and is a swift witness of our hasty speeches, which is a reason why we should resolutely bridle our tongues, that we speak not ill of others, and…

Here is, I. God’s judgment upon Miriam : The cloud departed from off that part of the tabernacle, in token of God’s displeasure, and presently Miriam became leprous; when God goes, evil comes; expect no good when God departs.