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God did not grant what Moses requested. Instead, God said he would judge only those who had sinned in that event.
This further intercession for the people may have been needed because of the new recognition Moses had of how serious the sin really was.
Moses had been gone for many days. While waiting at the bottom of Mount Sinai, the people wanted protection, guidance, and a way to show their worship. God understood this and wanted to help them (see chapters 25–31). But the Israelites tried to meet their needs on their own. Fellowship with God requires relying on him (see John 15:5; 2 Corinthians 3:5).
Aaron Moses Anger Dealing with Conflict Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth The Bronze Snake The Plagues
Events
- Tabernacle Builtc. 1490 BC
Parallels
People
Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Book of Exodus Cattle Deuteronomy, Book of Golden Calf History of Israel Levi (Person) Leviticus, Book of Tabernacle
Topics
Book of Life Books: Erasures In, Alluded To Calf of Gold: Moses Interceded for Those Who Worshipped Intercession: Answered: After the Israelites had Made the Golden Calf Israel: Moses' Indignation Sin: Punishment of Under the Law Atonement: Extraordinary Cases of Wicked (People): Punishment of