In the biblical narrative, the theme of persecution is prevalent, with various individuals and groups acting as persecutors against the people of God. These persecutors are often depicted as opposing God's will and His chosen people, whether they be the Israelites in the Old Testament or the early Christians in the New Testament.

Old Testament Persecutors

1. Pharaoh of Egypt: One of the earliest and most notable persecutors in the Bible is Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, who enslaved the Israelites and subjected them to harsh labor. His refusal to let the Israelites go, despite the plagues sent by God through Moses, exemplifies his role as a persecutor. Exodus 1:13-14 states, "They worked the Israelites ruthlessly and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields; in all their hard labor, the Egyptians used them ruthlessly."

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