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In the biblical narrative, Moses is often depicted as an intercessor, standing between God and the people, including Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt. The role of Moses as an intercessor is particularly evident during the plagues that God sent upon Egypt as a demonstration of His power and as a means to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage.

1. The Plague of Frogs (Exodus 8:8-13):
After the second plague, when frogs inundated the land of Egypt, Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and pleaded for relief. Pharaoh promised to let the Israelites go to sacrifice to the LORD if the plague was removed. Moses agreed to intercede on behalf of Pharaoh, saying, "I will leave to you the honor of setting the time for me to pray for you and your officials and your people, that you and your houses may be rid of the frogs, except for those that remain in the Nile" (Exodus 8:9). Moses cried out to the LORD, and the frogs died, demonstrating the power of intercessory prayer.

2. The Plague of Flies (Exodus 8:28-31):
During the fourth plague, Pharaoh again sought Moses' intercession. He offered to let the Israelites go to sacrifice in the wilderness, provided they did not go too far. Moses agreed to pray to the LORD to remove the flies, stating, "As soon as I leave you, I will pray to the LORD, and tomorrow the flies will depart from Pharaoh, his officials, and his people" (Exodus 8:29). Moses prayed, and the LORD did as Moses asked, removing the swarms of flies.

3. The Plague of Hail (Exodus 9:27-33):
After the devastating plague of hail, Pharaoh confessed his sin and acknowledged the righteousness of the LORD, asking Moses to intercede once more. Moses responded, "When I have gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s" (Exodus 9:29). Moses' intercession led to the cessation of the storm, yet Pharaoh's heart remained hardened.

4. The Plague of Locusts (Exodus 10:16-19):
Following the plague of locusts, Pharaoh urgently called for Moses and Aaron, admitting his sin against the LORD and them. He requested forgiveness and asked Moses to pray for the removal of the plague. Moses interceded, and the LORD shifted the wind, driving the locusts into the Red Sea, leaving not a single locust in Egypt.

5. The Plague of Darkness (Exodus 10:24-29):
Although the text does not explicitly mention Moses praying for the removal of darkness, Pharaoh's repeated requests for Moses' intercession during previous plagues suggest a pattern of reliance on Moses' prayers. Pharaoh attempted to negotiate terms for the Israelites' departure, but Moses stood firm, indicating the limits of intercession when faced with Pharaoh's persistent obstinacy.

Throughout these instances, Moses' role as an intercessor highlights the power of prayer and the mercy of God, even towards those who oppose Him. Moses' intercessory actions serve as a testament to his obedience and dedication to God's will, as well as his compassion for both the Israelites and the Egyptians.

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Exodus 8:12,13,30,31
And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried to the LORD because of the frogs which he had brought against Pharaoh.
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Exodus 9:33
And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands to the LORD: and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured on the earth.
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Exodus 10:18,19
And he went out from Pharaoh, and entreated the LORD.
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