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In the opening chapters of this ancient narrative, the descendants of Israel have grown into a thriving people living in Egypt, but a new Pharaoh—unaware of their ancestor Joseph—feels threatened by their numbers. He subjects them to hard labor, orders the construction of great storehouses, and even decrees that newborn Hebrew boys be cast into the river. Amid this cruelty, a pair of Hebrew midwives defy the command, sparing the infants and earning divine favor, while the kingdom’s relentless oppression only fuels the community’s resilience.

Against this backdrop, a Levite couple quietly saves their newborn son by placing him in a waterproof basket and setting him afloat on the Nile. The Pharaoh’s own daughter discovers the child, feels compassion, and raises him as her own, naming him Moses. As he grows, the young prince witnesses the suffering of his people, setting the stage for the dramatic choices that will shape their destiny.

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