# midnight This is the time of 12 am (at night) or 2400 hours. # All the firstborn ... the firstborn of Pharaoh ... the firstborn of the slave girl ... the firstborn of the cattle The "firstborn" always refers to the oldest male offspring. # who sits on his throne This phrase refers to Pharaoh. # who is behind the handmill grinding it "who is grinding at the handmill" or "who is behind the handmill grinding grain"