Exodus 32:28
“And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For Moses had said,.... To the Levites, when he first gave them their orders:
consecrate yourselves today to the Lord;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Exodus 32:7-35
The faithfulness of Moses in the office that had been entrusted to him was now to be put to the test. It was to be made…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
There fell about three thousand men - These were no doubt the chief transgressors; having broken the covenant by having…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 32:21-29
Moses, having shown his just indignation against the sin of Israel by breaking the tables and burning the calf, now…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Exodus 32:26-28
The zeal of the sons of Levi for Jehovah. At Moses" summons, they seize their swords, and slay 3000 of the rebels.
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