Exodus 9:26

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Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, there was no hail.

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The Exodus RouteThe route of the Israelites out of Egypt through the Sinai wilderness toward Canaan.

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Egypt was the land ruled by Pharaoh, where the Israelites lived under oppression; Goshen was the Egyptian region assigned to Jacob’s family. During the plague of hail, God spared Goshen, demonstrating his distinct protection of his covenant people while judging Egypt.

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Exodus 9:26 mentions Egypt and Goshen.

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