Catholic Public Domain Version

Exodus 1:6-9 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

6. When he had died, along with all of his brothers and all of that generation,

7. the sons of Israel increased, and they multiplied like seedlings. And having been strengthened exceedingly, they filled the land.

8. Meanwhile, there arose a new king over Egypt, who was ignorant of Joseph.

9. And he said to his people: "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are many, and they are stronger than we are.