Topical Encyclopedia The deliverance of the Israelites from Pharaoh is a pivotal event in the biblical narrative, marking the transition from slavery to freedom for the Hebrew people. This event is primarily chronicled in the Book of Exodus, chapters 1 through 15, and is foundational to the identity and faith of the Israelites.Background and Enslavement The account begins with the Israelites living in Egypt, where they had initially settled during the time of Joseph. Over time, a new Pharaoh arose who did not know Joseph and perceived the growing Israelite population as a threat. Consequently, the Egyptians enslaved the Israelites, subjecting them to harsh labor and oppression. Exodus 1:13-14 states, "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 14:5-30And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us? Nave's Topical Index Resources What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that God is the Rock of salvation? | GotQuestions.org What did Jesus mean when He said, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6)? | GotQuestions.org Deliverance: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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