Exodus 1:7-9

Easy-to-Read Version

⁷ But the Israelites had many children, and their number grew until the country of Egypt was filled with them.

Trouble for the Israelites

⁸ Then a new king began to rule Egypt. He did not know Joseph. ⁹ This king said to his people, “Look at the Israelites. There are too many of them, and they are stronger than we are!