Go unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goes out to the water; and you shall stand by the river’s edge for his coming; and the rod which was turned into a serpent shall you take in your hand.
And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river; and her maidens walked along by the river’s side; and when she saw the ark among the reeds, she sent her maid to fetch it.
And Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD had commanded: and Aaron thew down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent.
And the LORD said to Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; lo, he comes forth to the water; and say to him, Thus says the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
Speak, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon who lies in the midst of his rivers, who has said, My river is my own, and I have made it for myself.