Pharaoh's fear for the growth and might of Israel made him to

Pharaoh's fear for the growth and might of Israel made him afflict the Israelites with heavy burden. Pharaoh saw that the Israelites were multiplying rapidly and becoming strong, and he became afraid that they would become too powerful and rebel against Egypt. To prevent this, he ordered the Israelites to be oppressed with hard labor and to be made to do difficult and unpleasant tasks, such as making bricks. This was a way to weaken and subjugate the Israelites, and to prevent them from becoming a threat to Pharaoh's power.