Exo 32:26-28 | MHM | STEP | v. 26-27 : Moses stands at the gate of the camp and calls out, “Who is on the Lord ’s side?” The Levites come to him, showing their loyalty to God ( v. 26 ). Moses commands them to punish those who led the idolatry, even if they are relatives or friends ( v. 27 ). This was a hard but necessary act to show that God’s honor was more important than any personal relationship (Deut. xiii. 9; Ps. xciv. 16 ). Those who do special service for God will be especially blessed (Deut..33.9 ).

‏ Exodus 32:26-28

v. 26-27: Moses stands at the gate of the camp and calls out, “Who is on the Lord’s side?” The Levites come to him, showing their loyalty to God (v. 26 ^a). Moses commands them to punish those who led the idolatry, even if they are relatives or friends (v. 27 ^b). This was a hard but necessary act to show that God’s honor was more important than any personal relationship (Deut. xiii. 9; Ps. xciv. 16 ^c). Those who do special service for God will be especially blessed (Deut..33.9 ^d).

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v. 28: The Levites obeyed, and about 3,000 people who had led the sin were killed that day (v. 28 ^e). Even though this was only a small number compared to all who sinned, it was a strong warning. God’s judgment came suddenly to those who celebrated their sin, reminding us not to take sin lightly (1 Cor. x. 7 ^f).