And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.
As Pharaoh got closer, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptian army marching toward them. They were terrified and cried out to the LORD for help.
The Israelites found themselves trapped between the Egyptian army and the Red Sea, so they cried out to God in their fear and desperation.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Exodus, the Israelites had recently fled from centuries of slavery in Egypt under the leadership of Moses, after God sent ten devastating plagues to convince Pharaoh to let them go. As they approached the Red Sea, Pharaoh changed his mind and pursued them with his chariots and army, trapping the Israelites between the water and their former oppressors. This moment highlights the Israelites' vulnerability and their immediate reaction of fear and desperation as they realized the Egyptians were closing in.
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