And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.
After a long time, the king of Egypt died. But the Israelites were still suffering under slavery, and they groaned and cried out because of their harsh treatment. Their cries of pain reached God because of their bondage.
This verse shows that even after the Egyptian king died, the Israelites continued to suffer in slavery, but God heard their desperate cries for help.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Exodus, the Israelites had been living in Egypt for generations as descendants of Jacob, but they were now subjected to brutal slavery under a oppressive Pharaoh. The death of this Pharaoh, as mentioned in the verse, occurred during a time of ongoing suffering, which prompted the Israelites to sigh and cry out to God in their desperation. This event highlights the depth of their bondage and serves as a pivotal moment leading to God's eventual deliverance through Moses.
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