Parashat Bo
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Moshe and Aharon once again approach Pharaoh and repeat in the name of Hashem that he free the Jews, warning him that a refusal will bring about a plague of locusts. This would be the largest locust attack to ever hit Egypt since its creation. They would cover the entire land, devouring all that remained from the Plague of Hail and would fill up all the homes of the Egyptians. | Moshe and Aharon once again approach Pharaoh and repeat in the name of Hashem that he free the Jews, warning him that a refusal will bring about a plague of locusts. This would be the largest locust attack to ever hit Egypt since its creation. They would cover the entire land, devouring all that remained from the Plague of Hail and would fill up all the homes of the Egyptians. | ||
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==Plague of Darkness== | ==Plague of Darkness== | ||
Revision as of 21:53, 2 January 2014
Parashat Bo is the third parsha in the Book of Shemos and the 3rd week of Shovavim. It contains 105 pesukim. For the Haftora, Yermiyahu's prophecy to Egypt is read.
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Plague of Locusts
Hardening of Heart
Hashem tells Moshe that he purposely hardened Pharaoh and his ministers hearts so he could continue afflicting them in order that further generations be told how He tormented Egypt and the awesome miracles that were performed there.
The Warning
Moshe and Aharon once again approach Pharaoh and repeat in the name of Hashem that he free the Jews, warning him that a refusal will bring about a plague of locusts. This would be the largest locust attack to ever hit Egypt since its creation. They would cover the entire land, devouring all that remained from the Plague of Hail and would fill up all the homes of the Egyptians.
Upon hearing this threat, Pharaoh's ministers implore him to free the Jews so they can rid themselves from this obstacle that jeopardize the country.