The Israelite Multiplication Challenge
The Red Sea Miracle 1 Digit - Collector's Edition • 13m
If the Israelite population continued to multiply at the same rate that led to millions while in Egypt, what would happen in future generations? Would these ballooning numbers be a valid reason to reject the idea of millions by the time of the Exodus?
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