Plague or Pestilence, The

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Described as noisome Desolating effects of Egypt often afflicted with Equally fatal day and night Fatal to man and beast Illustrative of: God`s judgments upon the apostasy. Illustrative of: The diseased state of man`s heart. Inflicted by God Israel threatened with, as a punishment for disobedience Often broke out suddenly Often followed war and famine

One of God`s four sore judgments Predicted to happen before destruction of Jerusalem Sent upon: David`s subjects for his numbering the people. Sent upon: Israel for despising manna. Sent upon: Israel for making golden calf. Sent upon: Israel for murmuring at destruction of Korah. Sent upon: Israel for worshipping Baal-peor. Sent upon: The Egyptians. Specially fatal in cities The Jews sought deliverance from, by prayer Was attributed to a destroying angel