“…Go now you that are men, and serve the LORD; for that you did desire. And they were driven out from Pharaoh's presence.” (v.11)
Here in chapter 10, Pharaoh cunningly tries to get Moses to compromise and leave the women and children behind. But the demand given to Moses by God was, “let my people go” (Exodus 5:1). This demand was not the men only, but the women and children also, and all that were concerned in the service of God, and in keeping a feast to him: including their cattle.
This deception is an attempt to, not only break up the families but to gain leverage against Moses as well. Pharaoh would have most likely taken the women and children as hostages and held them captive awaiting his return. Because Moses did not take the bait, he was driven out of Pharaoh’s presence; by some of his officers, according to his orders.
Men, do not be deceived. Protect your families and your beliefs against all those who would seek to compromise them. Stand firm.
The Truth: “Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness..” (Ephesians 6:14)
