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Exodus 32:17 Cross-References

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And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp.

Exodus 32:17 (KJV)

Historical Context for Exodus 32:17

People Mentioned

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Joshua1 of the 12 spies (called Hoshea)- from Ephraim (NUM 13:8), servant of Moses (EXO 17:9)
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Mosesled Israel out of Egypt in the Exodus (EXO 13:3)

Commentary on Exodus 32:17

Joshua, who had waited below the cloud's glory zone (Ex 24:13), heard קוֹל הָעָם בְּרֵעֹה (qol ha'am bere'oh, the sound of the people in their shouting) and misidentified it as military combat. His use of מִלְחָמָה (milchamah, war) shows he expected external enemies. Moses' response will correct this—the danger was internal apostasy, more deadly than any military threat. Joshua's loyal presence contrasts with Aaron's compromise; he remained close to God's presence rather than descending to the people.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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