But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, and his horsemen, and his army, and overtook them encamping by the sea, beside Pihahiroth, before Baalzephon.
But the Egyptians chased after them with all of Pharaoh's horses and chariots, his cavalry, and his entire army. They caught up with the Israelites while they were camped by the sea, near Pi-hahiroth, in front of Baal-zephon.
The Egyptian army with all their military power pursued the Israelites and caught up with them while they were camped by the Red Sea.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, this verse describes the moment when the Egyptian army, led by Pharaoh, chases after the Israelites who have fled slavery in Egypt after the ten plagues forced Pharaoh to release them. This pursuit occurs shortly after the Israelites' departure, highlighting the tension as Pharaoh regrets his decision and mobilizes his powerful chariots and horsemen. The Israelites are encamped by the Red Sea near Pihahiroth and Baalzephon, setting the stage for God's miraculous intervention.
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