And Pharaoh’s servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?
And Pharaoh's officials said to him, 'How long will this man be a trap for us? Let the Israelites go so they can worship the LORD their God. Don't you realize that Egypt is being ruined?'
Pharaoh's own advisors are telling him to let the Israelites go because the plagues are destroying Egypt, but he's too stubborn to listen.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Exodus, God was using a series of plagues to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as part of His plan to fulfill His promises to Abraham. By Exodus 10:7, the plagues had already inflicted severe damage, including locusts that devastated crops, leading Pharaoh's servants to recognize the ongoing destruction and urge him to act. This moment highlights the growing desperation in Egypt as divine judgment unfolded.
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