Who was killed in the final plague?

Killing of the firstborn In the 10th, and last plague, Moses tells the Pharaoh that all the firstborns in the land of Egypt would perish.

Why did the Pharaoh kill the babies?

The Israelites had been in Egypt for generations, but now that they had become so numerous, the Pharaoh feared their presence. But Pharaoh was still worried that his Israelite slaves would rise up against him. So he ordered a terrible punishment – all the first-born male babies of the Israelites were to be killed.

What happened in the final plague?

10. Death of firstborn: Ex. Before this final plague, God commands Moses to tell the Israelites to mark a lamb’s blood above their doors in order that the Angel of Death will pass over them (i.e., that they will not be touched by the death of the firstborn).

What was the final plague of Egypt?

death of the firstborn male
Archaeologists have always believed that the last plague, the death of the firstborn male, was caused by wheat infected with a fungus.

How did pharaoh’s son died?

In this scene from the biblical book of Exodus, Moses and Aaron (upper right) visit the pharaoh, who is mourning his son. The Egyptian ruler’s son had died from one of the plagues sent by God to secure the Israelites’ release from Egypt. The gloom of the painting reflects the father’s intense grief.

Who are the firstborn sons of Egypt to die?

Even the first-born males of your cattle will die. And every firstborn in the land of the Egyptians shall die, from the firstborn of Pharao who sitteth on his throne, even to the first born of the handmaid that is at the mill, and all the firstborn of beasts.

What are the 10 plagues of Egypt in the Bible?

The 10 Plagues The Nile River turned to Blood The Plague of Frogs The Plague of Lice (gnats or mosquitoes more than likely) The Plague of Flies (specifically dog-fly) The Murrain (pestilence which killed cattle and sheep) The Plague of Boils and Blains (sores and painful skin infection) The Plague of Hail (with fire and thunder)

Who is to die in the land of Egypt?

Even the firstborn of all the livestock will die. and every firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the slave girl who is behind the handmill, and all the firstborn of the cattle.

What does the L Ord say about the plagues of Egypt?

This is what the L ORD says: “About midnight I will go throughout Egypt. Every firstborn son in Egypt will die, from the firstborn son of Pharaoh, who sits on the throne, to the firstborn of the slave girl, who is at her hand mill, and all the firstborn of the cattle as well.