Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, still exists today but is treated with antibiotics. There was no effective treatment or cure in the ancient world and the term leprosy was used to describe a variety of different skin diseases and conditions. The key was examination, identification and when necessary, isolation. Preventing the spread of the disease was their best defense for the health of the entire camp.

Leviticus 13

The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: