Exo 1:7-9 | ESV | STEP | But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly ; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong , so that the land was filled with them.

Exodus 1:7-9

7 ^aBut 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, ^bwho did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to his people, “Behold, ^cthe people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us.