19. They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped a molten image.
20. Thus they changed their glory for the likeness of an ox that eateth grass.
21. They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;
22. Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red Sea.
23. Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.
24. Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word;
25. But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.
26. Therefore he lifted up his hand unto them, that he would overthrow them in the wilderness:
27. And that he would overthrow their seed among the nations, and scatter them in the lands.
28. They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.