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Marolda 9/25/00 Religion Summary of Exodus Exodus begins with the death of Joseph and his generation and with the arrival of a new king in Egypt. This new king did not know Joseph and feared the Israelites because they became to numerous. In an effort to deal with the Israelites, the new king oppressed them by forcing them into labor. But the more they were oppressed the more fruitful they became, so the Egyptians came to …

…broke them. He punished the people by making them burn the golden calf, grind it into powder, scatter it into water and drink it. He then had to make new tablets just as the Lord commanded. They then constructed the Tabernacle and the Arch of the Covenant. The Tabernacle was erected and all of its equipment was installed. Moses then took the Covenant and put it into the ark. After that the exodus was complete.