the prayer recorded in Exodus 32:11–13 (see page 20), focuses on motivation as Moses lists reasons why God should not destroy the people. In this prayer, Moses appealed again to God’s concern for His reputation (Num. 11:13–16). But Moses also based his appeal on the character of God as merciful as well as just (Num. 11:18, 19). ———————— ————————❖———————— In response to Moses’ prayer, God pardoned the people. But they were condemned to wander in the wilderness until all the adults who rebelled had