Exodus 10

Pharoah continues his pattern. He starts out being repentant but then recants. At first, it’s because the Israelites want to take their children with them, and then it’s because they want to take their herds.

Pharoah’s response in verse 28 almost seems over-the-top. Has he simply reached his limit? Or is there more to it? There’s a good chance that Moses tells him about the death of the firstborn here, and we have the recap in chapter 11. That would explain his outburst, and Moses’ response: “You have spoken well. I will see your face again no more.”

Thought for the day: It’s quite the spiritual image: darkness all around, but not with those that know the Lord!

Isaiah 9:2 (WEB) “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The light has shined on those who lived in the land of the shadow of death.”