Pharaoh'sheartwas hardened,and he did not letthe sonsof Israelgo,justas the LORDhad spokenthroughMoses.
"But I knowthat the kingof Egyptwill not permityou to go,exceptunder compulsion.
The LORDsaidto Moses,"When you gobackto Egyptseethat you performbeforePharaohallthe wonderswhichI have putin your power;but I will hardenhis heartso that he will not letthe peoplego.
Yet Pharaoh'sheartwas hardened,and he did not listento them, as the LORDhad said.
But when Pharaohsawthat the rainand the hailand the thunderhad ceased,he sinnedagainand hardenedhis heart,he and his servants.
