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.”
Exodus 32:28 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the sons of Levi did according to the words of Moses, and there were slain that day about three and twenty thousand men.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the sons of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
- DARBYDarby
- And the sons of Levi did according to the word of Moses; and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The sons of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the sons of Levi do according to the word of Moses, and there fall of the people on that day about three thousand men,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The sons of Levi did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell.
Context: Exodus 32
26Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.
27And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.
28And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
29For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day.
30And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses said unto the people, Ye have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up unto the LORD; peradventure I shall make an atonement for your sin.
About Exodus 32: The Golden Calf
The Israelites make a golden calf while Moses is on the mountain receiving the commandments. Moses breaks the tablets and asks God to forgive the Israelites.
Commentary
Exodus 32 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Exodus, as it marks a major turning point in the relationship between God and the Israelites. After the Israelites had been freed from slavery in Egypt, they had been given the Ten Commandments by God, and were now on their way to the Promised Land. However, while Moses was on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments, the Israelites had become impatient and had fashioned a golden calf to worship.