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
In the Book of Numbers, chapter 33, this verse is part of a summary of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, serving as a record of their stops and movements during the Exodus. It directly follows the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, as detailed in Exodus, where God parted the waters to deliver the Israelites from Pharaoh's pursuing army. After this event, they entered the wilderness, traveling three days from Etham to camp at Marah, highlighting the ongoing challenges of their desert wanderings.
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