1. The Lord said to Moses:Go back to the king. I have made him and his officials stubborn, so that I could work these miracles.
2. I did this because I want you to tell your children and your grandchildren about my miracles and about my harsh treatment of the Egyptians. Then all of you will know that I am the Lord.
3. Moses and Aaron went to the king and told him that the Lord God of the Hebrews had said:How long will you stubbornly refuse to obey? Release my people so they can worship me.
4. Do this by tomorrow, or I will cover your country with so many locusts