Question

After declaring that the Israelites would only receive divine assistance in conquering Canaan because of the Canaanites’ wickedness, what example did Moses give of Israel’s wickedness?


the incident with the golden calf


the incident with the angry hordes


the incident with golden cat


the incident with the pagan shrines

Answer 1

Moses highlighted the **incident with the golden calf** as an example of Israel's wickedness. This event, where the Israelites created a golden idol to worship while Moses was on Mount Sinai receiving the commandments from God, is a key moment that illustrates the failure of the Israelites to remain faithful to God.