answered in unison, “We will do everything the Eternal has told us to do.”‘ Ex. 24: 3
In this verse we have evidence of how the Israelites chose to obey the Law brought by Moses following the Exodus from Egypt.
Change of choice of the Israelites with regard to belief in God:
Three months after the Exodus from Egypt, the Torah informs us, that during the period where Moses was waiting to meet with God, the Israelites changed their belief in God and took the Calf of Gold as a god:
‘When Moses failed to come back down the mountain right away, the people went to Aaron. “Look,” they said, “Make us some gods who can lead us. This man Moses, who brought us here from Egypt, has disappeared. We won’t know what has happened to him.” Ex. 32: 1
Aaron agreed to make a Calf of Gold and demanded of the Israelites to bring him their jewels of gold:
‘All the people obeyed Aaron and brought him their gold earrings. Then Aaron took the gold, melted it down, and molded and tooled it into the shape of a calf. The people exclaimed, “O Israel, these are the gods who brought you out of Egypt!” Ex. 32: 3-4
The Israelites then made an altar of offerings and festivities:
‘When Aaron saw how excited the people were about it, he built an altar in front of the calf and announced, “Tomorrow there will be a festival to the Lord!” So the people got up early next morning to sacrifice burnt offerings and peace offerings. After this, they celebrated with feasting and drinking, and indulged themselves in pagan revelry.’ Ex. 32:
The Torah informs us of the divine reaction that followed the Israelites’ change of choice:
‘Then the Eternal told Moses, “Go down