KJV ORIGINAL
And he made ready his chariot, and took his people with him:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Pharaoh prepared his chariot and took his army with him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing that Pharaoh quickly gathered his military forces to chase after the Israelites who had left Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the dramatic escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. After initially letting the people go following the tenth plague, Pharaoh changed his mind and decided to pursue them with his army. The Egyptian military was known for its powerful chariot forces, which were considered the most advanced military technology of that time.
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