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The verses discuss the Meraglim, Why does it mention Chet ha'Egel?
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Malbim: Even though the Meraglim was not their first sin, and they already deserved to be wiped out due to the Egel, "You did not abandon them."
The verses discuss the Meraglim, Why does it mention Chet ha'Egel?
Malbim: Even though the Meraglim was not their first sin, and they already deserved to be wiped out due to the Egel, "You did not abandon them."