Exodus 1:10

“Come on, etc.] Which is a word of exhortation, stirring up to a quick dispatch of business, without delay, the case requiring haste, and some speedy and a matter of indifference: let us deal wisely with them; form some wise schemes, take some crafty methods to weaken and diminish them gradually; not with open force of arms, but in a more private and secret manner, and less observed: lest they multiply; yet more and more, so that in time it may be a very difficult thing to keep them under, and many disadvantages to the kingdom may arise from them, next observed: and it come to pass, that when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies; their neighbours the Arabians, and…”

“Any war - The Northeastern frontier was infested by the neighboring tribes, the Shasous of Egyptian monuments, and war was waged with Egypt by the confederated nations of Western Asia under the reigns of the successors of Amosis. These incursions were repulsed with extreme difficulty. In language, features, costume, and partly also in habits, the Israelites probably resembled those enemies of Egypt. Out of the land - The Pharaohs apprehended the loss of revenue and power, which would result from the withdrawal of a peaceful and industrious race. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Come on, let us deal wisely with them, lest they multiply - When men deal wickedly it is common for them to imagine that they deal wisely, but the folly of sin will at last be manifested before all men. Exodus 1:11”

“1:10 The people whom Pharaoh referred to as our enemies would almost certainly have been the remnants of the Hyksos (see study note on 1:8-10).”

“Come on: Psa 10:2, Psa 83:3, Psa 83:4; Pro 1:11 wisely: Num 22:6; Job 5:13; Psa 105:25; Pro 16:25, Pro 21:30; Act 7:19, Act 23:12; Co1 3:18-20; Jam 3:15-18 Exodus 1:11”