What the LORD had earlier said to Moses came true. He had said, “The king of Egypt won't listen. Then I will perform even more miracles.”
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.
But I know that the king of Egypt won't let you go unless something forces him to.
On the way the LORD said to Moses: When you get to Egypt, go to the king and work the miracles I have shown you. But I will make him so stubborn that he will refuse to let my people go.