That must have been tempting. The most powerful man in the world at that time was giving in, giving up, and throwing in the towel. He was only asking this one little thing, and then they could leave in peace. I love what Moses tells Pharaoh here, ‘not a hoof shall be left behind.’ In other words, we’re not leaving one sheep, ox, camel, goat, bull, or cow. They all belong to God.