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 made Pharaoh's heart stubborn. And Pharaoh wouldn't let the people of Israel go.
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The LORD spoke to Moses. He said, "Reach out your hand toward the sky. Darkness will spread over Egypt. It will be so dark that people can feel it."
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So Moses reached out his hand toward the sky. Then complete darkness covered Egypt for three days.
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No one could see anyone else or go anywhere for three days. But all of the people of Israel had light where they lived.
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Then Pharaoh sent for Moses. He said to him, "Go. Worship the Lord. Even your women and children can go with you. Just leave your flocks and herds behind."