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Pharaoh

The king of Egypt who opposed Moses and hardened his heart against God.

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First appearance: 13 the bitter waters

Pharaoh shows up with force in He Led Them by a Right Way. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Pharaoh's pursuit of Israel is thwarted when the Red Sea drowns the enemies.
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In He Led Them by a Right Way: Pharaoh's pursuit of Israel is thwarted when the Red Sea drowns the enemies. Later, in Prayer for Children:…

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10 connections

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TLThe LordSASatanADAdamTWThe Waiting SoulDADavidPHPharaoh

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Law and Opposition
  • Faith and Redemption Figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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