Exodus 32:28-31
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28 And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
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29 For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves today to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day.
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30 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses said unto the people, Ye have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up unto the LORD; peradventure I shall make an atonement for your sin.
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31 And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.