Topical Encyclopedia The oppression of the Israelites by the Egyptians is a significant event in biblical history, marking a period of intense suffering and divine intervention. This period is primarily chronicled in the Book of Exodus, which details the Israelites' enslavement and subsequent deliverance by God through Moses.Historical Context The Israelites initially settled in Egypt during a time of famine, as recounted in Genesis. Joseph, an Israelite who had risen to a position of power in Egypt, invited his family to live in the land of Goshen (Genesis 47:4-6). Over time, the Israelites prospered and multiplied, which eventually led to their oppression. The Rise of a New Pharaoh A pivotal moment in the narrative occurs with the rise of a new Pharaoh who did not know Joseph. Exodus 1:8-10 states, "Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. 'Look,' he said to his people, 'the Israelites have become far too numerous for us. Come, we must deal shrewdly with them, or they will become even more numerous, and if war breaks out, they will join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.'" Enslavement and Oppression In response to the perceived threat, the Egyptians enslaved the Israelites, subjecting them to harsh labor. Exodus 1:11-14 describes this oppression: "So they appointed taskmasters over them to oppress them with forced labor. They built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites. They worked the Israelites ruthlessly and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields; in all their hard labor, the Egyptians used them Nave's Topical Index Exodus 1:1Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; every man and his household came with Jacob. Nave's Topical Index Exodus 2:1 Library The Rod that Troubled Egypt. Chapter xv The Training of a Statesman. The Exodus Whether There was any Reasonable Cause for the Ceremonial ... The Credibility of Scripture Sufficiently Proved in So Far as ... The Old Testament and Comparative Religion Of Civil Government. Homilies on Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians. The Reaction against Egypt Resources How do the elements of the Passover Seder point to Christ? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that God is a God of wonders? | GotQuestions.org Was Jesus black? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Egyptians: Aid the Israelites Against the Chaldeans Egyptians: Alliances With, Forbidden to the Israelites Egyptians: An Enthusiastic Egyptian Instigated Rebellion Against Roman Government Egyptians: Conversion of, Foretold Egyptians: Descendants of the Mizraim Egyptians: Eligible to Membership in Israelite Congregation in the Third Generation Egyptians: Firstborn of Destroyed Egyptians: Hospitality of, to Abraham Egyptians: Intermarry With the Jews Egyptians: Invade the Land of Israel: Under Pharaoh-Necho Egyptians: Invade the Land of Israel: Under Shishak Egyptians: Oppress the Israelites Egyptians: Prophecies of Dispersion and Restoration of Egyptians: Pursue Israelites, and the Army of, Destroyed Egyptians: Refuse to Release the Israelites Egyptians: Refused to Eat With Hebrews Egyptians: Send the Israelites Away Egyptians: The Art of Embalming the Dead Practiced By Related Terms |
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