Moses warned Pharaoh that if he didn’t let the Israelites go, God would send locusts to destroy what the hail hadn’t. Pharaoh’s officials pleaded, and Pharaoh allowed only the men to go worship. Moses insisted all people and animals must go, angering Pharaoh, who expelled them.

The next day, locusts swarmed Egypt, devouring all greenery and invading homes. Pharaoh begged Moses to pray for their removal, and God sent a wind to carry them into the Red Sea. Yet Pharaoh hardened his heart again.

Then God caused thick darkness over Egypt for three days, while Israelites had light. Pharaoh offered to let the people go but demanded they leave their animals behind. Moses refused, and Pharaoh angrily threatened Moses’ life if he returned.

God announced one final plague: each family was to mark their door with the blood of a perfect lamb and eat it quickly, ready to leave. At midnight, God would kill the firstborn in every Egyptian household but pass over those with blood on their doors.

The plague struck, killing all Egyptian firstborns and livestock, while sparing the Israelites. Pharaoh finally ordered Moses and Aaron to take their people and flocks and leave. The Egyptians, fearing further death, gave the Israelites gold and silver. The Israelites left that night, and the event became the annual Passover, a lasting reminder of God’s deliverance.