23 I will make a distinction between My people and your people. This sign will take place tomorrow.’” 24 And the LORD did so. Thick swarms of flies poured into Pharaoh’s palace and into the houses of his officials. Throughout Egypt the land was ruined by swarms of flies. 25 Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Go, sacrifice to your God within this land.”
Exodus 8:23–25
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