V.1-11 The middle of verse 3 is what many believers today are not willing to do! But it is the only “road” to God’s blessing in life (See James 4:9-10). Pharaoh’s servants reason with him that Egypt was suffering. They did not care about God. Pharaoh was willing to let the men of Israel go so that they would have to come back to their families and homes. Pharaoh didn’t want the total separation of God’s people. Satan is the same today.
V.12-15 The eighth punishment. No food left.
V.16-20 Pharaoh now is in a hurry, and his confession goes further than before. But he is only interested in removing his troubles. See the word “only” twice in verse 17.
V.21-29 The ninth punishment. A great difference again between the Egyptians and the Israelites. Is there a difference between our home and a worldly one? Moses would not compromise at all — wonderful example for us — and Pharaoh seals his own doom by refusing to submit to God.