# Pharaoh — Olney Hymns character guide

> Pharaoh in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0015-13-the-bitter-waters

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [He Led Them by a Right Way](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/49-he-led-them-by-a-right-way)

Pharaoh's pursuit of Israel is thwarted when the Red Sea drowns the enemies.

### [Prayer for Children](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/12-prayer-for-children)

Mentioned as 'Pharaoh' who threatened to withhold Israel's children.

### [The Rod of Moses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/16-the-rod-of-moses)

Pharaoh trembled as his land was laid desolate by the plagues at Moses' command.

### [Book III: On the Rise, Progress, Changes, and Comforts of the Spiritual Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/book-iii-on-the-rise-progress-changes-and-comforts-of-the-spiritual-life)

Referenced in the context of the Exodus, symbolizing bondage from which believers are freed.

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