For how many days was Miriam shut out from the camp while she was being cleansed?
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Correct answer: Seven days
According to the Law and the Lord's command in Numbers 12:14-15, Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days. The people of Israel did not set out on their journey until she was brought back in.
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