Exodus Chapter 9: The Plagues of Egypt
In Exodus chapter 9, God sends a series of plagues upon Egypt to demonstrate His power and to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. The chapter details the fifth and sixth plagues: a grievous murrain that kills the Egyptian livestock and a devastating hailstorm that destroys crops and livestock in the fields. Despite these calamities, Pharaoh's heart remains hardened, and he refuses to let the Israelites go. This chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty and the consequences of disobedience to His commands.