What the Bible says about Moses as Intercessor
(From Forerunner Commentary)
He was dodging the lightning bolt that he thought would come to strike these men down! That is the import of the words they said against him and Aaron.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Countering PresumptuousnessRelated Topics: Countering Presumptuousness | Moses as Intercessor | Moses as Mediator | Moses Countering Presumptuousness
This verse is linked to the last phrase of the previous verse: "Him you shall hear, according to all you desired. . . ." The Israelites are to listen to the Prophet because, in their fear at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:18-19), they had begged not to have any further direct contact with God Himself.
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The ProphetRelated Topics: Fear at Mount Sinai | Israelites' Fear of God | Moses | Moses as Intercessor | Moses as Mediator