Exodus 6:9-30
In the magnificent verses 6-8, God unfolded to Moses His whole plan of salvation, in consequence of the new name of the LORD which He had taken in relation to Israel. And this plan of salvation is once again absolutely assured by His signature: I am the LORD (v. 8). "I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake" is the way God confirms this in Isaiah 43:25. It is very sad to note that Israel, "for anguish of spirit" (or as in the margin: impatience), does not listen. It is the first manifestation of unbelief in this people, followed, alas, as we shall see, by a long series of other similar lapses (Psalms 106:7).
On his side, Moses is again worried and discouraged. His faith is hardly equal to laying hold of the name and the promises of the LORD.
Then God turns His attention to His own. They are mixed up with the strangers, but His eye distinguishes them and He is pleased to recall their names. "The Lord knoweth them that are his" (2 Timothy 2:19). Let us also remember the verse which is so encouraging to believers of every age. "The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry." (Psalms 34:15; 1 Peter 3:12).
We have here the names of several members of the family of Levi who, for good or evil, play an important part in the history of Israel: Korah and his sons, the four sons of Aaron, Phinehas . . .