Exodus 1:7-9

English Standard Version Anglicised

^7 (A)But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them.

Pharaoh Oppresses Israel

⁸ Now there arose a new king over Egypt, ^(B)who did not know Joseph. ⁹ And he said to his people, “Behold, ^(C)the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us.