Exodus 1

Exodus 1:8

Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.

A new king, for his laws and manner of government, which unthankfully forgot the great service, which Joseph had done to the kingdom and crown of Egypt.

Exodus 1:11

Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens.

Therefore did they set over them taskmasters, of their own nation, that their cruelty might have the better pretence.

Exodus 1:20

Therefore God dealt well with the midwives.

God therefore prospered the midwives, because, out of religious fear, they refrained from that cruel practice enjoined them, &c.