Exodus 32

The Israelites, finding that Moses delayed his return, desire Aaron to make them gods to go before them, Exodus 32:1 . Aaron consents, and requires their ornaments, Exodus 32:2 . They deliver them to him, and he makes a molten calf, Exodus 32:3 , Exodus 32:4 . He builds an altar before it, Exodus 32:5 ; and the people offer burnt-offerings and peace-offerings, Exodus 32:6 . The Lord commands Moses to go down, telling him that the people had corrupted themselves, Exodus 32:7 , Exodus 32:8 . The Lord is angry, and threatens to destroy them, Exodus 32:9 , Exodus 32:10 . Moses intercedes for them, Exodus 32:11-13 ; and the Lord promises to spare them, Exodus 32:14 . Moses goes down with the tables in his hands, Exodus 32:15 , Exodus 32:16 . Joshua, hearing the noise they made at their festival, makes some remarks on it, Exodus 32:17 , Exodus 32:18 . Moses, coming to the camp, and seeing their idolatrous worship, is greatly distressed, throws down and breaks the two tables, Exodus 32:19 . Takes the calf, reduces it to powder, strews it upon the water, and causes them to drink it, Exodus 32:20 . Moses expostulates with Aaron, Exodus 32:21 . Aaron vindicates himself, Exodus 32:22-24 . Moses orders the Levites to slay the transgressors, Exodus 32:25-27 . They do so, and 3,000 fall, Exodus 32:28 , Exodus 32:29 . Moses returns to the Lord on the mount, and makes supplication for the people, Exodus 32:30-32 . God threatens and yet spares, Exodus 32:33 . Commands Moses to lead the people, and promises him the direction of an angel, Exodus 32:34 . The people are plagued because of their sin, Exodus 32:35 .