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Exodus 1:7-14
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commentaryMatthew Henry on Exodus 1:1-7During more than 200 years, while Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob lived at liberty, the Hebrews increased slowly; only about seventy persons went down into Egypt. There, in about the same number of years, though under cruel b…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Israelites Oppressed in Egypt. (b. c. 1588.)THE ISRAELITES OPPRESSED IN EGYPT. (B. C. 1588.) In these verses we have, 1. A recital of the names of the twelve patriarchs, as they are called, Acts 7:8. Their names are often repeated in scripture, that they may not…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 1:1-22The prosperity of Israel. This prosperity was not a mere appearance, nor a passing spurt of fortune. It was a deep, abiding, and significant reality. Nor was it something exaggerated in order to make an excuse for the c…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 1:1-7Tarry thou the Lord's leisure. Introduction to the Book of Exodus. How much summed up in so few words. When men live history, every month seems important; when God records history a few sentences suffice for generations…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 1:7-11A multiplying people and a king's fears. The increase of Israel in Egypt excited Pharaoh's jealousy. They were a useful people, and he dreaded their departure (Exodus 1:10). But their staying was almost equally an occas…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 1:7The multiplication of the Israelites in Egypt from "seventy souls" to "six hundred thousand that were men" (Genesis 12:1-20 :37)—a number which may fairly be said to imply a total of at least two millions—has been decla…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 1:7-14Israel in Egypt. The life of a people, like that of an individual, to a great extent shaped by circumstances. In Canaan the Israelites might learn hardihood, but no room for much growth; few opportunities for national o…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 1:7-14Here the real narrative of Exodus begins. The history of the Israelites from and after the death of Joseph is entered on. The first point touched is their rapid multiplication. The next their falling under the dominion…Joseph S. Exell and contributors