And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of Israel went out with an high hand.
The LORD made Pharaoh king of Egypt stubborn and determined, so he chased after the Israelites. Meanwhile, the Israelites had left Egypt boldly and confidently.
God allowed Pharaoh to become stubborn so he would chase the Israelites, while God's people left Egypt with confidence and boldness.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Exodus, the Israelites had been enslaved in Egypt for generations, suffering under harsh labor imposed by Pharaoh. After God sent a series of plagues through Moses to demonstrate His power and compel Pharaoh to release them, the Israelites began their exodus with confidence and boldness. However, God hardened Pharaoh's heart, leading him to pursue the fleeing Israelites with his army to the edge of the Red Sea.
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