Exo 32:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17-18 : Joshua had been waiting for Moses during his time on the mountain. When they heard noise from the camp, Joshua thought it was the sound of war, but Moses, warned by God, knew it was the noise of singing and celebration ( v. 17, 18 ). This shows the close relationship between Moses and Joshua. Moses, though honored by God, still spoke kindly with his helper and cared about what was happening in the camp.

‏ Exodus 32:17

v. 17-18: Joshua had been waiting for Moses during his time on the mountain. When they heard noise from the camp, Joshua thought it was the sound of war, but Moses, warned by God, knew it was the noise of singing and celebration (v. 17, 18 ^a). This shows the close relationship between Moses and Joshua. Moses, though honored by God, still spoke kindly with his helper and cared about what was happening in the camp.