Pharaoh
King of Egypt who oppresses the Israelites.
The Pharaoh of Egypt, fearing the growing population of the Israelites, enslaves them and orders the killing of all newborn Hebrew boys.
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Key Figures — Exodus 1
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Hebrew Midwives (Shiphrah and Puah)
Defiers of Pharaoh's decree.
The Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, fear God and refuse to kill the newborn Hebrew boys, allowing them to live.
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God's chosen people who are oppressed in Egypt.
The Israelites, descendants of Jacob, are fruitful and multiply in Egypt, leading to their enslavement by Pharaoh.
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