Pharaoh, in turn, summoned the wise men and the sorcerers, and they also, the magicians of Egypt, did the same thing by their magic arts. Each one threw down his staff, and they turned into serpents. But Aaron’s staff swallowed their staffs. Pharaoh, however, hardened his heart and would not listen to them, just as the LORD had foretold. Then the LORD said to Moses: Pharaoh is obstinate in refusing to let the people go. In the morning, just when he sets out for the water, go to Pharaoh...