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
The Israelites had been enslaved in Egypt for hundreds of years, forced to do hard labor building cities and monuments for their Egyptian masters. The death of a pharaoh would normally bring hope for policy changes, but their suffering continued under the new ruler. This moment marks a turning point where their collective cry for deliverance finally reaches God's attention, setting the stage for Moses and the exodus.
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