Yes—the Exodus record shows Moses and Aaron going directly into Pharaoh's presence to deliver God's word.
Exodus 5:1 says Moses and Aaron "went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel." The narrative shows them coming before him repeatedly with the same demand. Les Feldick adds that Moses had been the second greatest man in Egypt, just under Pharaoh, a position of power and clout that helps explain his access to the king.
Exodus 5:1 — This verse records Moses and Aaron going directly in to Pharaoh with God's demand, demonstrating their access.
Exodus 3:10 — The Lord sent Moses to Pharaoh, and Moses' response shows the significance of going before the king.
The Bible simply records that Moses and Aaron entered Pharaoh's presence. In Exodus 5:1, "afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness." Pharaoh answered in Exodus 5:2, "Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go." Earlier, in Exodus 3:10, the Lord had sent Moses to Pharaoh: "Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt." The record does not describe any barrier or ceremony preventing their approach; it simply shows them standing before the king and speaking.
Les points out how naturally Moses and Aaron came before Pharaoh. In Clip 1 he says "Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and they said, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel." He also shows the repeated pattern in Clip 3: after the first plague, Moses and Aaron come back and say, "Let my people go," and Pharaoh refuses. Les explains that Pharaoh treated Jehovah as just another deity among Egypt's many gods. Since everything in Egypt was a god—frogs, the moon, the sun, every animal—Pharaoh's response was, "Who is Jehovah? He's just another one of your gods." Les also gives background on Moses' standing. In Clip 7 he says Moses was "the second greatest man" in Egypt, "just under the Pharaoh," with "power and clout." Clip 6 describes him as a man of "tremendous power and influence." That status helps explain why Moses could move at the highest levels of Egyptian government.
They went in and said, "Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness" (Exodus 5:1, Clip 1). Pharaoh's reply was "Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice?" (Exodus 5:2, Clip 2).
Les explains that Pharaoh regarded Jehovah as just one more god among Egypt's many deities—frogs, the moon, the sun, animals—so he saw no reason to obey Him (Clip 2). Les also notes that every time Pharaoh rejected the request, it became harder for him to change his mind (Clip 0).
Les says Moses was "the second greatest man" in Egypt, just under Pharaoh, with power and clout (Clip 7). He describes him as a man of "tremendous power and influence," comparing him to a chairman of the federal reserve (Clip 6).
Yes. The record shows them coming before Pharaoh more than once—the demand was repeated after the plagues (Clip 3). Clip 5 notes that "Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh," showing a continuing public interaction with the king.
Pharaoh's Hardening Through Repeated Rejection
Les explains that each refusal made it harder for Pharaoh to later say yes, which explains the repeated confrontations.
Direct Entrance Before Pharaoh
Les reads the account of Moses and Aaron going in to Pharaoh and delivering the Lord's command to let Israel go for a feast.
Pharaoh Disregards Jehovah
Les explains that because Egypt had so many gods, Pharaoh dismissed Jehovah as just another deity and asked who He was.
Repeated Demands to Pharaoh
Les shows Moses and Aaron coming back again after each plague to say, "Let my people go," so their access was not a one-time event.
God's Commission to Go to Pharaoh
Les reads the Lord's command from the burning bush telling Moses, "I will send thee unto Pharaoh," which is the origin of his mission.
Wonders Done Before Pharaoh
Les notes Moses and Aaron did all the wonders before Pharaoh, which places them directly in his presence.
Moses' Power and Influence in Egypt
Les describes Moses as a man of tremendous power and influence, giving background for why he operated at Pharaoh's level.
Moses Second Only to Pharaoh
Les says Moses was the second greatest man in Egypt, just under Pharaoh, with the power and clout needed to approach the king.
Exodus 3:10: Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.
God's original commission to Moses concerns going to Pharaoh.
Exodus 3:11: And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?
Moses' question shows the weight of appearing before Pharaoh.
Exodus 5:1: And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.
This verse directly records Moses and Aaron entering Pharaoh's presence.
Exodus 5:2: And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.
Pharaoh's response shows the confrontation that followed their access.
The Bible text simply says they "went in" to Pharaoh (Exodus 5:1). It does not describe any request for an audience or barrier. Les also notes that Moses had been the second most powerful man in Egypt, which fits with such direct access.
Les explains that Egypt worshipped many gods—the sun, moon, frogs, and animals were all gods. So when Moses came in the name of Jehovah, Pharaoh treated Him as just another deity and said, "I know not the LORD."
The record shows repeated confrontations. Les points out that after each plague they came back and said, "Let my people go." Their access to Pharaoh was ongoing throughout the contest.
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