Ear-rings—of your sons— It is well known that, in the Eastern countries, the men wore these kinds of ornaments as well as the women. See Judges 8:24. They were, probably, part of the spoils which they had brought from Egypt, and which they now shamefully employ to the dishonour of their God. It does not appear from the history, how long time was employed in making this calf.
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Exodus 32:2
2 And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me.