Psalm 135:8

New International Reader's Version

He killed the oldest son of each family in Egypt. He struck down the oldest males that were born to people and animals.

Cross References

Psalm 105:36

Then he killed the oldest son of every family in Egypt. He struck down the oldest of all their sons.

Psalm 136:10

Give thanks to the God who killed the oldest son of each family in Egypt. His faithful love continues forever.

Psalm 78:51

He killed the oldest son of each family in Egypt. He struck down the oldest son in every house in the land of Ham.

Exodus 12:12

“That same night I will pass through Egypt. I will strike down all those born first among the people and animals. And I will judge all the gods of Egypt. I am the Lord.

Exodus 13:15

Pharaoh was stubborn. He refused to let us go. So the Lord killed every oldest son in Egypt. He also killed all those born first among the people and animals. That’s why I sacrifice to the Lord every male animal born first. And that’s why I buy back each of my oldest sons for the Lord.’

Acts 7:7

But I will punish the nation that makes them slaves,’ God said. ‘After that, they will leave that country and worship me here.’ (Genesis 15:13,14)