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then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, "Whoever is on Yahweh`s side, come to me!" All the sons of Levi gathered themselves together to him.

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A Call to Choose Sides

Commentators explain that Moses, standing in the gate (a place of public judgment), issued a clear and unavoidable call: "Who is on the Lord's side?" This forced the people to declare their allegiance. It serves as a timeless reminder that following God requires a decisive, public commitment, especially in times of widespread sin and confusion.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 32:7–35

18th Century

Theologian

The faithfulness of Moses in the office that had been entrusted to him was now to be put to the test. It was to be revealed whether he loved his ow…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 32:26

19th Century

Bishop

Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp. The third and crowning step was now to be taken. Though the idol had been seize…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 32:25–28

19th Century

Preacher

And when Moses saw that the people were naked, (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies) then Moses stood in the gat…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 32:26

17th Century

Pastor

Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp
In one of the gates of it; for it doubtless had more than one to go in and out of, as…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 32:21–29

17th Century

Minister

No wise man ever made a more frivolous and foolish excuse than that of Aaron. We must never be drawn into sin by anything people can say or do to u…