Numbers 12

We learn a great lesson as Miriam and Aaron becames somewhat jealous of the Lord's annointed for -

"...they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us?..."  (Old Testament | Numbers 12:2)

Before this story continues, it is made clear -

(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)  (Old Testament | Numbers 12:3)

I like the definition of meekness as -

"...enduring injury with patience and without resentment"  (Merriam Webster Dictionary)

The Lord was not happy with this murmuring and backbiting for -

"...the LORD spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out.
5 And the LORD came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth."  (Old Testament | Numbers 12:4 - 5)

The Lord teaches that upon any leader or teacher he will lead by the Spirit as He says -

"...Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream."  (Old Testament | Numbers 12:6)

...even inspire them in their callings, but -

"My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.
8 With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?"  (Old Testament | Numbers 12:7 - 8)

In other words, the Prophet or presiding High Priest of the people, He will give direct communication for all His people.  And -

"...the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.
10 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.
11 And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.
12 Let her not be as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother's womb.
13 And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee."  (Old Testament | Numbers 12:9 - 13)

But even with pleading of Moses, the Lord wanted to teach patience just as others are treated so He instructed -

"...let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.
15 And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again."  (Old Testament | Numbers 12:14 - 15)

I'm sure Miriam learned a great deal of humility and meekness with this lesson