And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment:
The Israelites did exactly what Moses had told them to do. They asked the Egyptians for silver jewelry, gold jewelry, and clothing.
The Israelites followed Moses' instructions and asked their Egyptian neighbors for valuable items before leaving Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had been enslaved in Egypt for generations, and God was preparing to deliver them through Moses after a series of plagues. He specifically instructed them to ask the Egyptians for valuables like jewelry and clothing as they departed, which served as a form of restitution for their years of forced labor and helped provide for their journey. This event occurred during the Exodus, right after the Passover, symbolizing God's provision and justice.
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