Bamidbar 12:15

15 And Miryam was exiled from the machaneh seven days; and HaAm did not set out till Miryam was received in again.

Bamidbar 12:15 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 12:15

And Miriam was shut out of the camp seven days
And so in later times lepers dwelt alone, and in a separate house, as long as the leprosy was upon them, see ( 2 Chronicles 26:21 ) ; Miriam no doubt was healed at once, but, as a punishment for her sin, she was obliged to keep out of the camp of Israel for such a space of time:

and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in [again];
partly out of respect unto her, she being a prophetess, and one that went before them, and led them with Moses and Aaron, ( Micah 6:4 ) ; and partly for want of the cloud to direct them, which had departed at a distance from them.

Bamidbar 12:15 In-Context

13 And Moshe cried unto Hashem, saying, El (G-d), refah (heal) her now, I beseech thee.

14 And Hashem said unto Moshe, If her av had but spit in her face, should she not be in disgrace seven days? Let her be exiled from the machaneh seven days, and after that let her be received in again.

15 And Miryam was exiled from the machaneh seven days; and HaAm did not set out till Miryam was received in again.

16 And afterward HaAm removed from Chatzerot, and encamped in the Midbar Paran.