At the time of the Exodus , Ancient Egypt was flooded with riches .
The Israelites on leaving the land possessed themselves of many gemstones , according to the commandment of God ( Exodus     , iii , 22 ; xii , 35 - 36 ) .
At the time of the Exodus , Ancient Egypt was flooded with riches , and the Israelites on leaving the land possessed themselves of many gemstones , according to the commandment of God ( Book of Exodus , iii , 22 ; xii , 35 - 36 ) .