They ruthlessly imposed all this work on them. 13 The Egyptians ruthlessly forced the Israelis to serve them, 14 making their lives bitter through hard labor with mortar, bricks, and all kinds of outdoor labor. 12 But the more the Egyptians afflicted the Israelis, the more they multiplied and flourished, so that the Egyptian became terrified of the Israelis. Jacob, son of Isaac moves to Egypt with his sons. The Israelis built the supply cities of Pithom and Rameses for Pharaoh. Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, GAd, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph and Benjamin. 10 Come on, let’s be careful how we treat them, so that when they grow numerous, if a war breaks out they won’t join our enemies, fight against us, and leave our land.”ġ1 So the Egyptians placed supervisors over them, oppressing them with heavy burdens. 9 He told his people, “Look, the Israeli people are more numerous and more powerful than we are. The time of the 300 Year GapĨ Eventually a new king who was unacquainted with Joseph came to power in Egypt. As a result, the land was filled with them. They multiplied in numbers and became very, very strong. 7 But the Israelis were fruitful and increased abundantly. 6 Then Joseph, all his brothers, and that entire generation died. 5 All those who descended from Jacob totaled 75 persons. Background Reading: The Israelites Oppressed but Prosper in Egyptġ:1 These are the names of the Israelis who entered Egypt with Jacob, each one having come with his family: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, 3 Issacar, Zebulun, Benjamin, 4 Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. Genesis in Hebrew means beginnings as there are many different beginnings recorded in that book.Įxodus in Hebrew means exit or departure. There is a gap of 300 years between the end of Genesis and Exodus 1:7-10.Īctually, the gap is between Exodus chapter one verse 6 and verses 7 to 10. There is a gap of 300 years between the end of Genesis and the start of the Life of Moses in the book of Exodus.

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