Deuteronomy 24:8-9

Deuteronomy 24:8-9

[8] Take heed  in the plague  of leprosy,  that thou observe  diligently,  and do  according to all that the priests  the Levites  shall teach  you: as I commanded  them, so ye shall observe  to do.  [9] Remember  thy God  did  unto Miriam  by the way,  after that ye were come forth  out of Egypt. 

What does Deuteronomy 24:8-9 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The reference to Miriam recalls her misrepresenting Moses and her punishment ( Numbers 12:1-15). The Israelites were to be careful to submit to the Levites if the Israelites contracted leprosy. Miriam had given false testimony against a Levite, Moses, and had contracted leprosy as a result.