... > Bible > Old Testament > Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua: from the bondage of the Israelites in Egypt to their settlement in Canaan > the book Exodus: story of Moses and Aaron > Exodus (part III): conclusion of the Sinaitic law and its renewal > the adoration of the golden calf ~ Aaron (Exodus 32:1-19) > adoration of the golden calf (which may be standing on a pillar, and is sometimes depicted as a dragon) > Hur dies choked when spit upon by the Israelites for refusing to adore the golden calf