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Exodus 1:8

Exodus 1:8
Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Now there arose up a new king over Egypt,.... Stephen calls him another king, Act 7:18 one of another family, according…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The expressions in this verse are special and emphatic. “A new king” is a phrase not found elsewhere. It is understood…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

There arose up a new king - Who this was it is difficult to say. It was probably Ramesses Miamun, or his son Amenophis,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 1:8-14

The land of Egypt here, at length, becomes to Israel a house of bondage, though hitherto it had been a happy shelter and…

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