For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and the LORD brought again the waters of the sea upon them; but the children of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea.
When Pharaoh's horses, chariots, and cavalry charged into the sea after the Israelites, the LORD made the waters crash back down on them. But the people of Israel had walked through on dry ground right through the middle of the sea.
This verse contrasts God's judgment on Egypt's army with His protection of Israel, the Egyptians were drowned when the sea collapsed on them, while the Israelites crossed safely on dry land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Song of Moses, a hymn of praise sung by the Israelites immediately after their miraculous crossing of the Red Sea during the Exodus from Egypt. It refers to the event where God parted the waters to allow the Israelites to escape Pharaoh's pursuing army on dry land, then caused the waters to return and destroy the Egyptian chariots and horsemen. This narrative underscores God's direct intervention to fulfill His promise of deliverance for His chosen people.
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