KJV ORIGINAL
And he that regarded not the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But those who ignored what the LORD had said left their servants and livestock out in the fields.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that some Egyptian officials chose to disregard God's warning and didn't protect their people and animals from the coming plague.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the seventh plague (hail) that God sent upon Egypt through Moses. God had warned through Moses that a devastating hailstorm was coming and that people should bring their servants and livestock indoors for safety. Some Egyptian officials heeded the warning, but others dismissed it and left their people and animals exposed.
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