on the one hand his positive qualities, “the compassionate and gracious God … forgiving … sin,” asserts also that “he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes … to the third and fourth generation.” Finally, variations of this formula are repeated throughout the Hebrew Bible (Num 14:18–19; 2 Chr 30:9; Neh 9:17, 31; Ps 86:15; 103:8; 145:8; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2; Micah 7:18). 34:8–9 records Moses’ response. Upon having his two requests answered, he bowed to the ground at once and worshiped (v.