The Lord also became very angry with Aaron and wanted to destroy him. But at that time I prayed for Aaron, too.
Moses asked Aaron, “What did these people do to you that you encouraged them to commit such a serious sin?”
So the Lord killed people because they had Aaron make the calf.
I was terrified of the Lord’s anger and fury. He was so angry he wanted to destroy you. But once more the Lord listened to me.
I took that sinful calf you made and burned it. I crushed it, grinding it thoroughly until it was as fine as powder. Then I threw the powder into the river that flowed down the mountain.