Plague of the firstborn

The plague of the firstborn is the verdict for Isis, the protector of children. During this plague, God was teaching the Israelites a profound spiritual lesson about Christ. Unlike other plagues, in which the Israelites survived because of their identity as God's people, this plague required faith. God commanded each family to take a ram without blemish and kill it. The sheep's blood was to be smeared on the heads and sides of their doors, and the lamb was to be roasted and eaten that night. Any family that does not follow God's instructions will suffer the final plague. God described how He would send the destroyer through the land of Egypt, with the command to kill the firstborn son in every family, whether human or animal. The only protection is the sheep's blood on the door.

In the plague of the firstborn, when the Israelites found God's protection in their homes, every other house in the land of Egypt experienced God's wrath as their loved one passed away. This sad event caused Pharaoh to finally release the Israelites. The plagues of Ancient Egypt brings lessons and fears to the people of Ancient Egypt. It was a decisive blow to the nation, especially at a time when first-borns were revered.