EXODUS 1 Flashcards
COMPREHENSION
Why did the new Pharaoh fear the growing population of the Israelites?
Pharaoh feared the Israelites because they were multiplying rapidly and becoming more powerful. He worried that if war broke out, they might join Egypt’s enemies and fight against them (Exodus 1:9-10).
What measures did Pharaoh take to suppress the Israelites’ growth?
Pharaoh enslaved the Israelites, forcing them into hard labor building cities like Pithom and Raamses. He also commanded the midwives to kill all Hebrew baby boys at birth (Exodus 1:11-16).
How did the Israelites respond to the increased oppression and forced labor?
Despite the oppression, the Israelites continued to multiply and spread, which caused the Egyptians to dread them even more (Exodus 1:12).
What instructions did Pharaoh give to the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah?
Pharaoh told the midwives to kill all male Hebrew babies during childbirth but let the female babies live (Exodus 1:16).
How did the midwives respond to Pharaoh’s command, and what reasons did they give?
The midwives feared God and did not obey Pharaoh’s orders. They let the baby boys live and told Pharaoh that Hebrew women gave birth too quickly for them to intervene (Exodus 1:17-19).
What blessing did God give to the midwives for their actions?
Because the midwives feared God, He was kind to them, and they were blessed with families of their own (Exodus 1:20-21).
What was Pharaoh’s final command regarding Hebrew baby boys?
Pharaoh commanded all his people to throw every newborn Hebrew boy into the Nile River, but let the girls live (Exodus 1:22).
Who were the sons of Jacob (Israel) who came to Egypt, and why did they come?
The sons of Jacob were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Benjamin, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. They came to Egypt because Joseph, one of their brothers, had become a ruler in Egypt and provided for them during a famine (Exodus 1:1-5).
How did the Israelites’ population growth change after Joseph and his generation died?
After Joseph and his generation died, the Israelites multiplied greatly, becoming exceedingly numerous and filling the land (Exodus 1:6-7).
What two cities did the Israelites build for Pharaoh, and what purpose did these cities serve?
The Israelites built the cities of Pithom and Raamses, which were used as store cities for Pharaoh to stockpile goods (Exodus 1:11).
What emotions or attitudes did Pharaoh and the Egyptians have toward the Israelites?
Pharaoh and the Egyptians feared the Israelites, feeling threatened by their numbers and potential power. This fear led to dread and hostility toward them (Exodus 1:9-10, 1:12).
What was Pharaoh’s strategy to weaken the Israelites through labor?
Pharaoh imposed harsh labor on the Israelites, forcing them to work in fields and build cities under oppressive conditions, hoping to weaken and control them (Exodus 1:13-14).
