Exodus 1:8-10

GOD’S WORD Translation

The Israelites Become Slaves

⁸ Then a new king, who knew nothing about Joseph, began to rule in Egypt. ⁹ He said to his people, “There are too many Israelites, and they are stronger than we are. ¹⁰ We have to outsmart them, or they’ll increase in number. Then, if war breaks out, they will join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.”