4-5. The king said, “Moses and Aaron, why are you keeping these people from working? Look how many you are keeping from doing their work. Now everyone get back to work!”
6. That same day the king gave orders to his slave bosses and to the men directly in charge of the Israelite slaves. He told them:
7. Don't give the slaves any more straw to put in their bricks. Force them to find their own straw wherever they can,