Exodus 5:1-2

Contemporary English Version

Moses and Aaron Go to the King of Egypt

5 Moses and Aaron went to the king^[a] of Egypt and told him, “The Lord God says, ‘Let my people go into the desert, so they can honor me with a celebration there.’ ”

² “Who is this Lord and why should I obey him?” the king replied. “I refuse to let you and your people go!”