Exodus 32:22

And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the people, that they are set on mischief.

Cross-reference

Exodus 14:11 Historical context

Exodus 14:11 shows the people complaining at the Red Sea—evidence of the rebellious spirit Aaron blames for the golden calf.

Exodus 15:24 Historical context

Exodus 15:24 records grumbling about water—reinforcing Aaron's claim that the people are set on evil.

Exodus 16:2–4 Historical context

Exodus 16:2-4 shows grumbling and testing—further evidence of the people's evil inclination Aaron cites.

Exodus 17:2-4 records Israel quarreling and testing God, a direct example of the evil inclination Aaron mentions.

Exodus 16:28 has God rebuking Israel's refusal to keep commands, supporting Aaron's claim of their proneness to evil.

Exodus 16:20 Historical context

Exodus 16:20 shows the people disobeying about manna, illustrating the rebellious tendency Aaron later cites.

Deuteronomy 9:7 summarizes Israel's persistent rebellion, confirming Aaron's assessment of their evil bent.

Deuteronomy 9:24 echoes that Israel has been rebellious from the start, reinforcing Aaron's excuse.

Deuteronomy 31:27 calls Israel rebellious and stiff-necked, exactly the trait Aaron attributes to them.

In 1 Samuel 15:15, Saul blames the people for the spoil, just as Aaron blames the people for their evil — both leaders deflect responsibility.

In 1 Samuel 15:21, again Saul blames the people — same deflecting tactic as Aaron's excuse for the golden calf.

Proverbs 29:25 Related theme

In Proverbs 29:25, fear of man is a snare — Aaron's fear of the people exemplifies this, as he blames their evil nature.

Hebrews 7:28 notes that the law appointed weak high priests — Aaron's failure here exemplifies that human weakness.