rsv Exodus:1:7-10
rsv@Exodus:1:7 @ But the descendants of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong; so that the land was filled with them.
rsv@Exodus:1:8 @ Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.
rsv@Exodus:1:9 @ And he said to his people, "Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us.
rsv@Exodus:1:10 @ Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war befall us, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land."