And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah.
They left Pi Hahiroth and crossed through the middle of the sea into the wilderness. Then they traveled for three days through the wilderness of Etham and set up camp at Marah.
This verse describes the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and beginning their journey through the wilderness, traveling for three days before stopping at their next camp.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed record of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, specifically describing their movement after the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea. The crossing through 'the midst of the sea' refers to the famous parting of the Red Sea when God delivered them from Pharaoh's army. Marah, their destination after three days, was known for its bitter water that God later made sweet for the people to drink.
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