Although required to judge the people, at times he became their advocate before Jehovah, pleading with him to forgive them and even offering to sacrifice himself in their behalf.
Kuigi tal oli kohustus rahva üle kohut mõista, sai ta aeg - ajalt nende eestkostjaks Jehoova ees, anudes Jehoovalt neile andestust ning pakkudes end isegi nende eest ohvriks.