Exodus
Deliverance
The Book of Exodus is the second book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of the Israelites, who were descended from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and their slavery in Egypt.
40 chapters
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Commentary
The book begins with the story of Moses, who was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery. With the help of Aaron, his brother, and various miracles, Moses confronts Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, and demands that he release the Israelites. Pharaoh refuses, and God sends ten plagues upon the Egyptians to persuade Pharaoh to let the Israelites go.
Eventually, Pharaoh agrees, and the Israelites leave Egypt in a mass exodus known as the Exodus.The book also includes the story of the Ten Commandments, which were given to the Israelites by God at Mount Sinai. These commandments include instructions on how to worship God, how to treat others, and how to live a righteous life.
Chapters
Exodus 1
Oppression in Egypt
The Israelites are enslaved in Egypt and God chooses Moses to lead them out of Egypt and to the Promised Land. Moses is initially hesitant, but God gives him signs to perform in order to convince the Israelites and the Pharaoh that he is their leader.
Exodus 2
Moses Flees to Midian
Moses kills an Egyptian and flees to Midian, where he marries Zipporah and has a son.
Exodus 3
God Calls Moses at the Burning Bush
God speaks to Moses from a burning bush and tells him to return to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of slavery. God gives Moses his name, "I am who I am."
Exodus 4
Moses Returns to Egypt
Moses returns to Egypt and performs the signs that God has given him, but the Pharaoh still refuses to let the Israelites go.
Exodus 5
Pharaoh Refuses to Let the Israelites Go
The Pharaoh increases the workload of the Israelites, but Moses and Aaron continue to press him to let them go.
Exodus 6
God Promises to Deliver the Israelites
God reminds Moses of his promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and confirms that he will free the Israelites from slavery and bring them to the Promised Land.
Exodus 7
The First Plague: Nile River Turned to Blood
God sends plagues upon Egypt, but the Pharaoh still refuses to let the Israelites go.
Exodus 8
The Second, Third and Fourth Plagues: Frogs, Lice and Flies
The plagues of frogs, gnats and flies come upon Egypt, but still the Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go.
Exodus 9
The Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Plagues: Livestock, Boils and Hail
The plagues of livestock, boils and hail come upon Egypt, but still the Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go.
Exodus 10
The Eighth and Nineth Plagues: Lucost and Darkness
The plagues of lucost and darkness come upon Egypt, but still the Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go.
Exodus 11
The Tenth Plague: The Death of the Firstborn
The final plague, the death of the firstborn, causes the Pharaoh to finally let the Israelites go.
Exodus 12
Passover
God institutes Passover
Exodus 13
Firstborn Males
God commands that the Israelites are to set apart all firstborn males for him.
Exodus 14
Pharaoh's Regret
The Pharaoh regrets letting the Israelites go and pursues them with his army. The Israelites are trapped at the Red Sea, but God parts the sea for them to cross on dry land. The Egyptians are drowned when the sea closes back up.
Exodus 15
A Song to Praise God
Moses and the Israelites sing a song of praise to God for delivering them from the Egyptians.
Exodus 16
Manna for the Israelites
God provides manna and quail for the Israelites to eat in the wilderness.
Exodus 17
Water from the Rock
The Israelites complain about the lack of water and God provides water from a rock.
Exodus 18
Jethro Visits Moses in the Wilderness
Moses' father-in-law Jethro visits him and advises him to appoint leaders to help him govern the Israelites.
Exodus 19
Arrival at Mount Sinai
God tells the Israelites to prepare for his arrival on Mount Sinai and gives them instructions for building the tabernacle, which will be his dwelling place among them.
Exodus 20
The Ten Commandments
God gives the Israelites the Ten Commandments, which include prohibitions against idolatry, murder, theft, and bearing false witness, as well as the commandment to keep the Sabbath holy.
Exodus 21
Rules for Slaves, Murderers, and Other Offenses
God gives laws for slavery, personal injury, and property damage.
Exodus 22
Rules for Worship and Holiness
Laws are given for various crimes such as theft, false accusation, and mistreatment of foreigners.
Exodus 23
The Three Annual Festivals
God commands the Israelites to keep the Sabbath and to celebrate three annual festivals: the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Harvest and the Feast of Ingathering.
Exodus 24
The Covenant Confirmed
Moses, Aaron, and the seventy elders of Israel go up the mountain to worship God and see him.
Exodus 25
Instructions for Building the Tabernacle
God gives instructions for building the Ark of the Covenant, the Table for the Bread of the Presence, and the Lampstand.
Exodus 26
The Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle
Instructions for making the tabernacle and its furnishings, including the curtain, the Ark of the Covenant, and the table for the Bread of the Presence.
Exodus 27
The Bronze Altar and the Courtyard
Instructions for making the bronze altar and the court around the tabernacle.
Exodus 28
The Priestly Garments
Instructions for making the priestly garments and anointing the priests.
Exodus 29
The Consecration of the Priests
Instructions for the consecration of the priests and the altar.
Exodus 30
The Bronze Laver and the Incense Altar
Instructions for making the incense altar and the anointing oil, and for the atonement money.
Exodus 31
The Skilled Craftsmen
Instructions for the Sabbath and for the craftsmen who will make the tabernacle and its furnishings.
Exodus 32
The Golden Calf
The Israelites make a golden calf while Moses is on the mountain receiving the commandments. Moses breaks the tablets and asks God to forgive the Israelites.
Exodus 33
Moses Intercedes for the Israelites
Moses talks to God face to face, and God tells him that his presence will not go with the Israelites.
Exodus 34
The Renewal of the Covenant
Moses receives a new set of tablets and God reiterates the Ten Commandments.
Exodus 35
Contributions for the Tabernacle
The Israelites bring materials for making the tabernacle and its furnishings.
Exodus 36
The Construction of the Tabernacle
The Israelites build the tabernacle and its furnishings according to God's instructions.
Exodus 37
The Ark of the Covenant
The Ark of the Covenant, the Table of the Bread of the Presence, and the Lampstand are built.
Exodus 38
The Bronze Altar
The bronze altar, the court around the tabernacle, and the bronze basin are built.
Exodus 39
The Priestly Garments
The priests' garments and the anointing oil are made.
Exodus 40
The Tabernacle Erected and Dedicated
The tabernacle is set up and the Ark of the Covenant is placed inside. The curtain is hung and the table for the Bread of the Presence and the lampstand are set up.
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