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Exodus 14:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The Egyptians chased after them and followed them right into the middle of the sea, all of Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Egyptian army pursued the Israelites directly into the parted Red Sea, walking on the same dry ground God had provided for His people's escape.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had just escaped from slavery in Egypt after God sent plagues to convince Pharaoh to let them go. As they fled toward the Red Sea, Pharaoh changed his mind and pursued them with his full military force, including horses, chariots, and horsemen, driven by anger and regret. This pursuit highlights the tension between God's deliverance and human opposition in the biblical narrative of liberation.

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