Exodus 32:26
Exodus 32:26 in Multiple Translations
So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him.
Then 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.
then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Whoso is on Jehovah’s side, let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.
Then Moses took his place at the way into the tents, and said, Whoever is on the Lord's side, let him come to me. And all the sons of Levi came together to him.
So he went and stood at the entrance to the camp, and shouted out, “Whoever is on the Lord's side, come and join me!” All the Levites gathered around him.
And Moses stoode in ye gate of the campe, and sayde, Who pertaineth to the Lord? let him come to mee. And all the sonnes of Leui gathered themselues vnto him.
and Moses standeth in the gate of the camp, and saith, 'Who [is] for Jehovah? — unto me!' and all the sons of Levi are gathered unto him;
then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, “Whoever is on the LORD’s side, come to me!” All the sons of Levi gathered themselves together to him.
Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come to me. And all the sons of Levi assembled themselves to him.
Then standing in the gate of the camp, he said: If any man be on the Lord’s side let him join with me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him:
So he/I stood at the entrance to the camp and shouted, “Everyone who is loyal to Yahweh should come closer to me!” So the descendants of Levi gathered around him/me.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 32:26
Study Notes — Exodus 32:26
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- Exodus 32:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 32:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 32:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 32:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 32:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 32:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 32:26
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 32:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 32:26
- Sermons on Exodus 32:26
Context — The Golden Calf
26So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him.
27He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” 28The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Kings 9:32 | He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. |
| 2 | Matthew 12:30 | He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 20:11 | One of Joab’s young men stood near Amasa and said, “Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!” |
| 4 | Joshua 5:13 | Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” |
Exodus 32:26 Summary
[Moses stood up for the Lord when many others were rebelling against Him, and he called out for those who were faithful to come and stand with him, as seen in Exodus 32:26. This shows us the importance of taking a stand for what is right, even if it's hard, and of gathering with others who share our faith, like the church in Acts 2:42-47. By doing so, we can restore order and worship in our lives, just like Moses did. We can also learn from Moses' example to be courageous leaders, like Joshua, who said 'as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord' in Joshua 24:15.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Moses call out for those who were for the Lord?
Moses called out for those who were for the Lord because he needed to distinguish the faithful from the rebellious, as seen in Exodus 32:26, and gather them to himself in order to restore order and worship, similar to when the Lord separated the Israelites from the Egyptians in Exodus 11:7.
What is the significance of the Levites gathering around Moses?
The Levites gathering around Moses signifies their loyalty to the Lord and to Moses, as they were the tribe set apart for priestly service, as seen in Numbers 3:6-10, and were willing to stand with Moses against the idolatrous crowd.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual leadership?
This verse highlights the importance of spiritual leadership, as Moses takes a stand for the Lord and calls others to join him, demonstrating the kind of courageous leadership seen in leaders like Joshua, who said 'as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord' in Joshua 24:15.
What can we learn from Moses' example in this verse?
We can learn from Moses' example the importance of taking a stand for the Lord, even in the face of opposition, and of calling others to join us in faithful obedience, as seen in Matthew 4:19, where Jesus calls his disciples to follow him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can take a stand for the Lord in my own life, even if it's difficult or unpopular?
- How can I, like the Levites, demonstrate my loyalty to the Lord and to His leaders in my life?
- What are some areas where I may be compromising my faith, and how can I return to faithful obedience, like the Israelites were called to do in Exodus 32:26?
- In what ways can I, like Moses, be a spiritual leader to those around me, calling them to faithful obedience and worship?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 32:26
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 32:26
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 32:26
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 32:26
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 32:26
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 32:26
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 32:26
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 32:26
Sermons on Exodus 32:26
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(Exodus) Exodus 32:26-28 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of liberalism infiltrating the church and causing a decline in its influence. He recalls a personal experience of witnessing a young |
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The Arm of the Lord - Part 7 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the three titles of Jesus Christ mentioned in the book of Revelation: the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the k |
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A Life of Self Acknowlegement by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of discipline in various aspects of life, such as time management, financial stewardship, and controlling bodily desires. It also highlights t |
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Where You Going to Stand? by Zeb McDaris | In this sermon, the preacher begins by explaining that he initially didn't plan to use a microphone but decided to do so. He then provides a brief history of the text from Exodus, |
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Shipwrecks by John McGregor | In this sermon, the speaker discusses various lessons that can be learned from a biblical text. The first lesson highlighted is the confidence of a spirit-filled servant, as seen i |
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Spiritual Value #1 - What Is Value? Principle by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of valuing our souls over worldly gains. He highlights that in this world, everything comes at a cost and we often exchange o |
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Who Is on the Lord's Side by John Ridley | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenge of choosing between the Lord's side and the side of the world. He tells the story of Moses coming down from the mountain with th |







