The magicians did so —i.e., tried to do so—took moist earth, …

And the magicians did so. The word “did” here means “they tried to do,” for they did not succeed, as soon becomes apparent. They are there…

And the magicians did so with their enchantments, to bring
forth lice
They made use o…

These lice were produced from the dust of the earth. From any part of creation, God can bring a scourge with which to correct those who rebel again…