How is the story of Miriam's leprosy related to the preceding story of the seventy elders? Stylistic elements unite the two stories, but most prominent is the pressing issue which links them both: the nature of Moshe's prophecy. Examining the two stories together as two perspectives (and defenses) for one novel situation allows us to better appreciate the challenges, tensions, and messages about prophecy, leadership, and Moshe's prophetic leadership.