Question 9
The CovenantDuring the giving of the law at Mount Sinai, the Israelites wanted Moses to speak to them instead of God because
- A.the people were afraid and trembled
- B.they thought they would die
- C.they did not consecrate themselves
- D.Moses was their spokesman.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (the people were afraid and trembled)
Explanation
Seeing the thunder, lightning and smoking mountain, the people were afraid and trembled, and asked Moses to speak to them instead (Exodus 20:18–19).