Exodus is the second book of the Bible, and it tells the story of the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt. It begins with the Israelites’ enslavement in Egypt and God’s call to Moses to lead them out of bondage. Moses confronts Pharaoh and demands the release of the Israelites, but Pharaoh refuses. God then sends a series of plagues to convince Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. After the tenth plague, Pharaoh finally relents and the Israelites depart from Egypt. The book of Exodus then follows the Israelites as they journey through the wilderness. God provides them with manna and quail to eat, and guides them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. He also gives them the Ten Commandments and other laws to live by. The book of Exodus ends with the Israelites arriving at Mount Sinai, where God gives them instructions for building the Tabernacle, a portable temple. The book of Exodus concludes with the Israelites’ preparations for entering the Promised Land.
By Moses · First published -1900 · Genre: Religious Text, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 40 chapters