What is the book of Exodus about?

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Published by Bible Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0

The book of Exodus is the second book of the Bible and sits in the Torah; it has 40 chapters in the King James Version.

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses. Exodus tells of Israel's slavery in Egypt, the calling of Moses, the ten plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. A well-known passage from this book is Exodus 20 (the Ten Commandments). Read the full book at Exodus.

Also asked as

  • · Exodus Bible overview
  • · What is Exodus in the Bible about

Related questions