exodus 1

Summary

Describes the growth of the Israelite population in Egypt and the subsequent oppression they faced under a new Pharaoh who did not know Joseph. This chapter sets the stage for the Israelites' eventual deliverance from slavery.

Key Points

• Israelites' Prosperity: The Israelites multiplied greatly and became exceedingly numerous, filling the land (Exodus 1:7).

• Pharaoh's Fear: A new Pharaoh, who did not know Joseph, felt threatened by the growing number of Israelites and decided to oppress them (Exodus 1:8-10).

• Oppression and Slavery: The Egyptians enslaved the Israelites, forcing them into hard labor (Exodus 1:11-14).

• Pharaoh's Decree: Pharaoh ordered the Hebrew midwives to kill all newborn Hebrew boys, but the midwives feared God and did not comply (Exodus 1:15-21).

• Continued Oppression: Pharaoh then commanded all his people to throw every newborn Hebrew boy into the Nile River (Exodus 1:22).