Another matter, “a small city” – this is Sinai, “and few men in it” – these are the Israelites, “and a great king came against it” – this is the evil inclination, “and surrounded it and built a great siege upon it” – as it is stated: “This is your god, Israel (Exodus 32:4).100This was stated regarding the Golden Calf. “He found in it a poor, wise man” – this is Moses, as it is stated: “Lord, why shall Your wrath be enflamed against Your people” (Exodus 32:11). “But no one remembered…” – the Holy One blessed be He said: You did not remember him; I remember him, as it is stated: “He said He would destroy them, were it not for Moses, His chosen one…” (Psalms 106:23).