Moses's Excuses, Zipporah's Bravery, and the Levites' Loyalty

This chapter reflects on Moses's excuses when faced with divine instructions, Zipporah's bravery in fulfilling the covenant requirement of circumcision, and the loyalty of the Levites in standing with Moses against idol worship. It discusses the transition of patriarchal positions to priesthood, the distinctions between high priests and regular priests, and the consequences of straying from the covenant.