The Plague of Darkness

Exodus 10:21–29
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This ninth plague of darkness came quickly without warning to Pharaoh. God just tells Moses to stretch out his hand toward Heaven and there would be darkness all over the land (v. 21). It was so dark in Egypt that the darkness could be felt while the land of Goshen had light. This plague was the most serious so far since Egypt worshiped the Sun God, Ra, who was the chief of the gods. When the sun was darkened for 3 days it meant that the true God of Israel had conquered their god, Ra (v. 22)! During this time, the Egyptians could not see each other or leave their homes (v. 23).

Pharaoh calls for Moses again (v. 24). This time he tells Moses that he was willing to let him leave and their families may go but they must leave their flocks and herds behind. Pharaoh attempts for the 4th time to offer a compromise. However, Moses insisted that the people, would be needing the animals for sacrifices and offerings to the Lord their God and that not one hoof would be left behind (vv. 25-26).

Pharaoh then became very angry and told Moses to leave and he didn’t want to ever see him again. If he did come again, Pharaoh said he would kill Moses (vv. 27-28). Moses told him not to worry because the king wouldn’t see his face again (v. 29).

Application

Moses suffered persecution because of his stand for the Lord. It should come as no surprise if I receive persecution because of my stand for the Lord. If I really move out for God, Satan will try every way to stop me. Persecution may come from where I least expect it.