Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Exodus 5:4 in English Standard Version "But the king of Egypt said to them, “Moses and Aaron, why do you take the people away from their work? Get back to your burdens.”" Ex 1:11 Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and Raamses.