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

With our sons and with our daughters ... for we must hold a feast. —It was customary in Egypt for children to join in festivals (H…

Pharaoh was inclined to make terms with Moses, but God will have no conditions with those who are rebelling against him. An unconditional surrender…

Moses said, we will go with our young and with our old
The latter were necessary to guide, direct, and instruct in t…

The plagues of Egypt show the sinfulness of sin. They warn people not to strive with their Maker. Pharaoh had pretended to humble himself, but it w…