9:28–36 Several features of the transfiguration have led commentators to conclude that this passage has some sort of typological connection to Exodus 24 and 33–34, passages which describe Moses’ ascent up the mount where he meets God and then descends with a shining face. The following specific parallels between Mark’s account (9:2–8) and Exodus are evident: (1) the reference to “six days” (Mark 9:2; Exod. 24:16); (2) the cloud that covers the mountain (Mark 9:7; Exod. 24:16); (3) God’s voice from the cloud (Mark 9:7; Exod. 24:16); (4) three companions (Mark 9:2; Exod. 24:1, 9); (5) a transformed appearance (Mark 9:3; Exod. 34:30); and (6) the reaction of fear (Mark 9:6; Exod. 34:30). Another suggestive item that should be mentioned is that in Exod. 24:13 Joshua is singled out and taken up…