And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first born 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.
Every firstborn in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, all the way down to the firstborn of the servant woman who works at the grinding mill, and even the firstborn of all the animals.
God is announcing that the final plague will strike every Egyptian family equally, from the palace to the poorest household, affecting both people and animals.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Moses' final warning to Pharaoh before the tenth and most devastating plague. After nine previous plagues failed to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery, God announced this ultimate judgment that would affect every Egyptian household regardless of social status. This plague would finally compel Pharaoh to let God's people go free.
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