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Exodus 12:31

Exodus 12:31

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

And he called for Moses and Aaron by night,.... Not that Pharaoh went in person, but he sent his servants to call them; for they never saw his face more after he had drove them from his presence; but now was fulfilled what Moses told him, that his servants should come to him in a very suppliant manner, and entreat him and his people to get away in all haste, .

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