Exodus 12:31

Key Reflection

In Exodus 12:31, Pharaoh, along with his entire court and the Egyptian populace, are described as rising up in the night due to the devastating impact of the tenth plague—the death of the firstborn. This verse paints a vivid picture of chaos and fear sweeping through Egypt; it is reported that there was not a single household without at least one dead person. The cultural context reveals the severity of this event, as the Egyptians were likely unprepared for such widespread loss. The sudden and overwhelming nature of the plague serves to underscore the power and judgment of Yahweh, demonstrating His supremacy over the Egyptian gods and their pharaoh.