Exodus 32:28

The Message

The Levites carried out Moses’ orders. Three thousand of the people were killed that day.

Cross References

Exodus 32:27

He then told them, “God’s orders, the God of Israel: ‘Strap on your swords and go to work. Crisscross the camp from one end to the other: Kill brother, friend, neighbor.’”

Exodus 32:29

Moses said, “You confirmed your ordination today—and at great cost, even killing your sons and brothers! And God has blessed you.”

Exodus 32:35

God sent a plague on the people because of the calf they and Aaron had made. * * *

Numbers 16:41

Grumbling broke out the next day in the community of Israel, grumbling against Moses and Aaron: “You have killed God’s people!”