Exodus 32:26

Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the Lord’s side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.

Cross-references

Numbers 3:41 Historical context

Numbers 3:41 explicitly commands taking Levites instead of firstborns, directly resulting from the Levites' decision to side with Moses.

Malachi 2:5 Allusion

Malachi 2:5 recalls the covenant of life and peace with Levi, grounded in the tribe's zeal at the golden calf incident.

Genesis 29:34 gives the meaning of Levi's name as 'joined'—the Levites here fulfill that by joining Moses on the Lord's side.

Numbers 1:50 Historical context

Numbers 1:50 appoints the Levites over the tabernacle—their loyalty here results in their later service as caretakers of God's dwelling.

Numbers 3:6 Historical context

Numbers 3:6 commands to bring the Levites near to serve Aaron—a later consecration that follows from their decision to side with Moses here.

Matthew 12:30 states 'Whoever is not with me is against me'—the principle of divided allegiance that Moses' call enforces.