The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
The enemy said, 'I will chase after them, I will catch up to them, I will divide up everything they own among my troops; I will take whatever I want from them; I will pull out my sword and completely destroy them with my own hands.'
This verse shows the arrogant boasting of Pharaoh's army as they pursued the Israelites, confident they would capture and destroy God's people.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, this verse is part of the Song of Moses, which the Israelites sang after God parted the Red Sea and destroyed the pursuing Egyptian army. It captures the arrogant words of Pharaoh and his forces, who boasted of overtaking and plundering the Israelites. This event highlights God's mighty deliverance of His people from slavery in Egypt.
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