And what he did unto the army of Egypt, unto their horses, and to their chariots; how he made the water of the Red sea to overflow them as they pursued after you, and how the LORD hath destroyed them unto this day;
Remember what God did to Egypt's army, their horses, and their war chariots. When they chased after you, God made the waters of the Red Sea flow over them and drown them. The LORD completely destroyed them, and they remain destroyed to this day.
The writer is reminding the Israelites how God completely destroyed the Egyptian army that pursued them by drowning them in the Red Sea.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell speech to the Israelites, reminding them of God's faithfulness as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land. This verse specifically recalls the Exodus event at the Red Sea, where God miraculously parted the waters to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army and then closed them to destroy the Egyptians, emphasizing God's power and protection. This narrative served to reinforce the Israelites' covenant relationship with God and encourage their obedience.
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