KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
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
This occurred after the Israelites had left Egypt following the ten plagues, but Pharaoh had changed his mind and pursued them with his army. The Israelites were camped by the Red Sea when they saw the approaching Egyptian chariots and soldiers, realizing they were trapped with water ahead and enemies behind.
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