At least two pharaohs are involved, the "Pharaoh of the Oppression" who enslaves the Israelites, and the "Pharaoh of the Exodus" during whose rule the Israelites escape.
Sekitar satu atau dua firaun terlibat, "firaun penindas" yang memperbudak bangsa Israel, dan "firaun eksodus" pada saat bangsa Israel kabur.