Exodus 1:7-9

Modern English Version

⁷ Nevertheless, the sons of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and became exceedingly mighty,^[a] so that the land was filled with them.

⁸ Now there rose up a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. ⁹ He said to his people, “Surely, the people of the sons of Israel are more numerous and powerful than we.