Why did Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses at Hazeroth, leading to Miriam being struck with leprosy?
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Correct answer: Because of the Cushite woman Moses had married
Miriam and Aaron challenged Moses's unique authority, using his marriage to a Cushite woman as the initial pretext. As a result of their rebellion, Miriam was temporarily afflicted with leprosy until Moses interceded for her.
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