Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 9:13-34
With the plague of hail begins the last series of plagues, which differ from the former both in their severity and their effects. Each produced a temporary, but real, change in Pharaoh’s feelings.Exodus 9:14All my plagues - This applies to all the plagues which follow; the effect of each was foreseen and foretold. The words “at this time” point to a rapid and continuous succession of blows. The plagues which precede appear to have been spread over a considerable time; the first message of Moses... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 9:16
The road to ruin. "And in very deed for this cause," etc. ( Exodus 9:16 ). The character and conduct of Pharaoh as a probationer under the moral government of the Ever Living God is worthy of special and separate consideration. That he was such a probationer should not be simply assumed, but made clearly manifest. All the great light of natural religion shone upon his path ( Romans 1:19-25 ), like stars in heaven upon the path of every soul. Then there is the inward witness that... read more