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Thousands of years ago, according to the Old Testament, the Jews were slaves in Egypt. The Israelites had been in Egypt for generations, but now that they had become so numerous, the Pharaoh feared their presence. He feared that one day the Isrealites would turn against the Egyptians. Gradually and stealthily, he forced them to become his slaves.
The papers showed that some slaves were granted freedom that did not take effect for 20 years. Others were freed by purchasing themselves. Still others were freed outright.
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