Exodus 1:7-9

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

⁷ But the Israelites were fruitful and prolific; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them.^(A)

The Israelites Are Oppressed

⁸ Now a new king arose over Egypt who did not know Joseph.^{(B) 9} He said to his people, “Look, the Israelite people are more numerous and more powerful than we.^(C)