Exodus 10:2-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 10:9

And Moses said, We will go with our young, and with our old . This statement was at any rate unambiguous, and no doubt could henceforth be even pretended as to what the demand was. The whole nation, with its flocks and herds, was to take its departure, since a feast was to be held in which all the nation ought to participate. The Egyptians were accustomed to the attendance of children at national festivals (Herod. 2.60). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 10:10

And he said , etc. Pharaoh's reply to the plain statement of Moses is full of scorn and anger, as if he would say—"When was ever so extravagant and outrageous a demand made? How can it be supposed that I would listen to it? So may Jehovah help you, as I will help you in this—to let you go, with your families." ( Taph is "family," or household, not "little ones." See Exodus 1:1 .) Look to it; for evil is before you . Or, "Look to it; for you have evil in view." Beware, i.e; of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 10:4

The locusts - The locust is less common in Egypt than in many eastern countries, yet it is well known, and dreaded as the most terrible of scourges. They come generally from the western deserts, but sometimes from the east and the southeast. No less than nine names are given to the locust in the Bible, of which the word used here is the most common (ארבה 'arbeh); it signifies “multitudinous,” and whenever it occurs reference is made to its terrible devastations. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 10:5

The face - Literally, cover “the eye of the earth,” alluding to the darkness which follows, when the whole atmosphere is filled on all sides and to a great height by an innumerable quantity of these insects.Shall eat every tree - Not only the leaves, but the branches and even the wood were attacked and devoured. The Egyptians were passionately fond of trees. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 10:6

Fill thy houses - The terraces, courts, and even the inner apartments are said to be filled in a moment by a locust storm. Compare Joel 2:9. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 10:7

For the first time the officers of Pharaoh intervene before the scourge is inflicted, showing at once their belief in the threat, and their special terror of the infliction. Also, for the first time, Pharaoh takes measures to prevent the evil; he does not indeed send for Moses and Aaron, but he permits them to be brought into his presence.Let the men go - i. e. the men only, not all the people. See Exodus 10:8. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 10:9

With our young ... - The demand was not contrary to Egyptian usage, as great festivals were kept by the whole population. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 10:10

Evil is before you - i. e. “your intentions are evil.” Great as the possible infliction might be, Pharaoh held it to be a less evil than the loss of so large a population. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 10:3

Exodus 10:3. How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself? By this it appears that God’s design was not to harden Pharaoh, but to humble him by these extraordinary judgments. It is justly expected from the greatest of men that they should humble themselves before the great God, and it is at their peril if they refuse to do it. Those that will not humble themselves, God will humble. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 10:5

Exodus 10:5. They shall cover the face Hebrew, the eye; of the earth That is, of its inhabitants; that one cannot be able to see the earth It is observable that no living creature multiplies so fast as the locust. It is almost incredible in what swarms they are sometimes seen in some parts. Thevenot gives an account of armies of locusts laying waste the country of the Cossacks. “They live,” he says, “about six months, and lay their eggs in autumn, to the number of three hundred each,... read more

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