Exodus 5:6 And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the people, and their officers, saying, 7 Ye shall no more give the people straw to make brick, as heretofore: let them go and gather straw for themselves. 8 And the tale of the bricks, which they did make heretofore, ye shall lay upon them; ye shall not diminish ought thereof: for they be idle; therefore they cry, saying, Let us go and sacrifice to our God. 9 Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words. 10 And the taskmasters of the people went out, and their officers, and they spake to the people, saying, Thus saith Pharaoh, I will not give you straw. 11 Go ye, get you straw where ye can find it: yet not ought of your work shall be diminished. 12 So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw. 13 And the taskmasters hasted them, saying, Fulfil your works, your daily tasks, as when there was straw. ...
2006-10-10 10:00:17 · 8 answers · asked by Jimmy Dean 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Israelites were justified in leaving Egypt because they were being obedient to God. God raised up a leader for them (Moses) and told him to lead His people to the promised land.
2006-10-10 10:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by Bob L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny how there is no evidence at all that jews were slaves for 400 years in Egypt. What's the question again?
I'll tell you what was NOT justified, slaughtering the firstborn of Egypt to get the pharaoh to change his mind.
2006-10-10 10:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure they were justified. Pharaoh did not allow them to worship God. They were not slaves when they went to Egypt, but guest.
2006-10-10 10:04:29 · answer #3 · answered by Terrence J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you remember, God promised that Abraham would be the father of a great nation. God fulfilled his promise (as always) and delivered them using Moses so he can accomplish his promise to Abraham and the the children of Israel who were waiting for their deliverance from God.
2006-10-10 10:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jorane B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, God told Moses to tell Pharaoh, "Let my people go."
2006-10-10 10:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by greylady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were delivered by the Lord our God, who sent Moses to lead them out of slavery.
2006-10-10 10:02:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
as to your question yes to leaving. as for the rest of this statement it is an act of vengeance for there demand for there freedom, what this has to do with your question i have no idea.
2006-10-10 10:07:01 · answer #7 · answered by insane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a question????
2006-10-10 10:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by Fatima 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋