Exodus 11:5
The Scripture
(5) And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Pharaoh orders the Israelites to leave Egypt but then refuses, fearing the wrath of God. God tells Moses to take the firstborn of the Israelites and kill them as a sacrifice.
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