And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
And Miriam responded to them, 'Sing to the LORD, because he has won a glorious victory; he has thrown the horse and its rider into the sea.'
Miriam is leading the women in celebrating God's powerful victory over the Egyptian army at the Red Sea.
📚 Historical Context
After the Israelites had miraculously crossed the Red Sea on dry ground, with God holding back the waters to allow their escape from the pursuing Egyptian army, the Egyptians were then drowned when the waters returned. This event was a pivotal moment of deliverance, marking the end of Israel's slavery in Egypt and the beginning of their journey to the Promised Land. Miriam, as Moses' sister and a prophetess, led the women in a celebratory song to praise God for His mighty victory.
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