Exodus 1:15
The Scripture
(15) And the king of Egypt spake to the Hebrew midwives, of which the name of the one was Shiphrah, and the name of the other Puah:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records the birth of the Israelites in Egypt and Pharaoh’s decision to increase their numbers, which leads to the oppression of the children. It also introduces the notion of a distinct nation and the promise of future deliverance.
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