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
Moses is speaking to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, reminding them of God's mighty acts during their escape from Egypt about 40 years earlier. The destruction of Pharaoh's army at the Red Sea was the final blow that ended Egypt's pursuit of the Israelites and demonstrated God's power over the mightiest nation of that time. This event became a cornerstone memory for Israel, proving that their God could defeat any enemy.
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