18. Once again I threw myself down in front of the Lord. I went without food and water for 40 days and 40 nights because of the sin you committed. You did what the Lord considered evil and made him furious.
19. I was terrified of the Lord’s anger and fury. He was so angry he wanted to destroy you. But once more the Lord listened to me.
20. The Lord also became very angry with Aaron and wanted to destroy him. But at that time I prayed for Aaron, too.
21. I took that sinful calf you made and burned it. I crushed it, grinding it thoroughly until it was as fine as powder. Then I threw the powder into the river that flowed down the mountain.
22. You also made the Lord angry at Taberah, Massah, and Kibroth Hattaavah.
23. When the Lord sent you from Kadesh Barnea, he said, “Go and take possession of the land I’m giving you.” But you rebelled against the word of the Lord your God. You didn’t believe him or obey him.
24. You’ve rebelled against the Lord as long as I’ve known you.