Exodus 5:1-3

Contemporary English Version

Moses and Aaron Go to the King of Egypt

5 Moses and Aaron went to the king^[a] of Egypt and told him, “The Lord God says, ‘Let my people go into the desert, so they can honor me with a celebration there.’ ”

² “Who is this Lord and why should I obey him?” the king replied. “I refuse to let you and your people go!”

³ They answered, “The Lord God of the Hebrews has appeared to us. Please let us walk three days into the desert where we can offer sacrifices to him. If you don't, he may strike us down with terrible troubles or with war.”