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Moses and Pharaoh for Kids: Bible Story & Printables

The story in a nutshell

The LORD told Moses and Aaron that when Pharaoh said, "Shew a miracle for you," Aaron should cast his rod before Pharaoh. Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, "and it became a serpent." Pharaoh's magicians cast down their rods too, and they became serpents, "but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods." Yet he hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he hearkened not unto them, "as the LORD had said."

Read it: Exodus 7:8–13

Memory verseExodus 7:12

Big ideasGod's power is greater · Obeying God

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the story of Moses and Pharaoh in the Bible?

You can read it in Exodus 7:8–13.

What is the story of Moses and Pharaoh about?

The LORD told Moses and Aaron that when Pharaoh said, "Shew a miracle for you," Aaron should cast his rod before Pharaoh. Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, "and it became a serpent." Pharaoh's magicians cast down their rods too, and they became serpents, "but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods." Yet he hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he hearkened not unto them, "as the LORD had said."

What can kids learn from Moses and Pharaoh?

Big ideas to teach: God's power is greater, Obeying God.