Children of Israel – Religious Identity in EgyptRelated Topics This page is a stub.Please contact us if you would like to assist in its development. Population growth The entire nation left Egypt.600,000 men was only the small fraction which left Egypt and the growth rate was even more astounding. Paschal sacrifice To atone for or to wean away from idolatry – Three day journey Otherwise the Israelites would not have agreed – To persuade Paroh – most commentators Borrowing vessels A ruse – Chronology of Shemot 4–6