And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
And I will make the Egyptians stubborn and determined, so they will chase after the Israelites. I will bring honor to myself by showing my power over Pharaoh and all his army, his chariots, and his cavalry.
God is saying He will make the Egyptians pursue the Israelites so that He can demonstrate His power and bring glory to His name through their defeat.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the dramatic escape of the Israelites from Egypt, just before the famous parting of the Red Sea. The Egyptians had released the Israelites after the tenth plague, but Pharaoh changed his mind and pursued them with his army. God was orchestrating events to demonstrate His supreme power over Egypt's military might and false gods.
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