10 while their enemies cried bitter tears and made mournful sounds over the death of their children.
11 Every family suffered the same punishment, whether they were slaves or slave owners, ordinary people or royalty.
12 In one brief moment, the dearest child in each family died, leaving not even enough people to bury the dead.
13 The Egyptians had been deceived by displays of magic. However, after the death of their first-born sons, they realized that we were the children of God.
14 In the middle of the night—when all was peaceful and quiet—
15 your mighty word came down from your royal throne in heaven to attack a doomed land. Your word was like a fierce warrior
16 carrying a sharp sword and ready to obey your every command by killing people everywhere. When he stood on the earth, his head touched the sky.