And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam [became] leprous, [white] as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, [she was] leprous.
Ver. 10. Miriam became leprous.] How escaped Aaron? for the dignity of the priesthood he was spared, saith Chrysostom. a Rather he met God by repentance, and so disarmed his indignation, and redeemed his own sorrow.
a Dιδ το της ιεποσυνης αξιωμα - Hom. 3, ad Coloss.