Question

although welcomed at first, eventually pharaoh enslaves the israelites because...
he needed the work force.
an influential israelite was trying to overthrow pharaoh and take control of the empire.
they had started to revolt against pharaoh and the egyptians.
he was threatened by their increasing numbers (their population was becoming too great).

Explanation:

In biblical accounts, Pharaoh enslaved the Israelites mainly due to his fear of their growing population, which he saw as a threat. There is no strong evidence in the traditional narrative for the other reasons given in the options.

Answer:

D. he was threatened by their increasing numbers (their population was becoming too great)