And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven, and there was a thick darkness over all the land of Egypt three days. ] The eleventh, twelveth, and thirteenth days of the month Abib; with this compare the fifth vial, ( Revelation 16:10 ) .
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But the Lord caused the king to be stubborn again, and he did not let the Israelites go.
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Then the Lord told Moses, "Raise your hand toward the sky, and darkness will cover the land of Egypt. It will be so dark you will be able to feel it."
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Moses raised his hand toward the sky, and total darkness was everywhere in Egypt for three days.
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No one could see anyone else, and no one could go anywhere for three days. But the Israelites had light where they lived.
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Again the king of Egypt called for Moses. He said, "All of you may go and worship the Lord. You may take your women and children with you, but you must leave your flocks and herds here."