Why were the israelites enslaved in egypt?

Of course, in order to leave Egypt, they had to be there. God promised that their exit would mean great abundance for Israel. This was fulfilled in Exodus 12. When the Israelites left Egypt following the tenth plague, they were told to ask the Egyptians for items of value for their journey. read more

One of their own was the actual ruler of the country (see Joseph, Prime Minister Of Egypt) and the Israelites were blessed to be living in Egypt. They in fact grew from a family group of about seventy people to a multitude, a great nation, while they were in, and because they were in, Egypt. read more

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. He made the slaves build grand 'treasure cities', as shown in the picture. read more