Send therefore now, and gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the
field;
for upon every man and beast which shall be found in the field,
and
shall not be brought home,
the hail shall come down upon them, and they shall
die.
Exodus 9:19
"Thus in the midst of judgment the mercy of God was displayed, the people were tested, and it was shown how many had been led to fear God by the manifestation of His power."Patriarchs & Prophets p.269 E.G.W.