And when they cried unto the LORD, he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered them; and your eyes have seen what I have done in Egypt: and ye dwelt in the wilderness a long season.
When they cried out to the LORD, he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea crashing down on them, completely covering them. You saw with your own eyes what I did in Egypt, and then you lived in the wilderness for a long time.
God is reminding the Israelites how He dramatically rescued them from Egypt by drowning their enemies in the sea, and how they witnessed His mighty power firsthand.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, the leader Joshua is speaking to the Israelites at Shechem during a covenant renewal ceremony, recounting God's faithfulness throughout their history. He specifically recalls the Exodus from Egypt, including how God placed darkness between the Israelites and the pursuing Egyptians and then drowned the Egyptian army in the sea. This event highlights God's miraculous intervention to free His people, followed by their extended time in the wilderness as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.
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