Exodus 10 - Introduction

A.M. 2513. B.C. 1491.

The eighth and ninth plagues are recorded in this chapter.

(1,) Concerning the plague of locusts, 1, God instructs Moses in the meaning of these amazing dispensations of his providence, Exodus 10:1; Exodus 10:2; Exodus 10:2, He threatens the locusts, Exodus 10:3; Exodus 10:3, Pharaoh, at the persuasion of his servants, is willing to treat again with Moses, Exodus 10:7; Exodus 10:8; Exodus 10:9, but they cannot agree, Exodus 10:10; Exodus 10:11; Exodus 10:4, The locusts come, Exodus 10:12; Exodus 10:5, Pharaoh cries for mercy, Exodus 10:16; Exodus 10:17, whereupon Moses prays for the removal of the plague, and it is done, but Pharaoh's heart is still hardened, Exodus 10:18.

(2,) Concerning the plague of darkness, 1, It is inflicted, Exodus 10:21; Exodus 10:2, Pharaoh again treats with Moses, but the treaty breaks off, Exodus 10:24.