# the people saw

Here understanding something is spoken of as if it were being seen. Alternate translation: "the people realized" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])

# Come, make us an idol

The word "come" strengthens the force of the command following it. The people were demanding that Aaron make an idol for them.

# go before us

"lead us" or "be our leader"