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28 The Levites did what Moses said, and that day about three thousand men from among the people fell. 29 Moses said, “Begin your service of the Lord today.[a] Yes, because every man among you took a stand against his son and against his brother, the Lord is bestowing a blessing on you today.”

30 On the next day Moses said to the people, “You have committed a very serious sin. Now I will go up to the Lord. Perhaps I can gain atonement for your sin.”

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 32:29 Literally fill your hands. This is the same term used for ordination.