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pushed him away from themselves
This metaphor emphasizes their rejection of Moses. Alternate translation: "they rejected him as their leader" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
in their hearts they turned back
Here "hearts" is a metonym for people's thoughts. To do something in the heart means to desire do to something. Alternate translation: "they desired to turn back" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)