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Version as of 12:54, 14 April 2016
Who was Enslaved in Egypt?
Exegetical Approaches
Everyone
The entire Israelite nation was enslaved.
Rotation
The Israelites worked for Paroh in shifts. Each labored at the palace for several weeks or months and then was free to go home until his next shift.
Those Who Could Not Afford the Monetary Tax
The Israelites were expected to pay a monetary tax to Paroh; only those who could not afford it worked instead.
Sources:Ralbag
