And I brought your fathers out of Egypt: and ye came unto the sea; and the Egyptians pursued after your fathers with chariots and horsemen unto the Red sea.
I brought your ancestors out of Egypt, and you came to the sea. The Egyptians chased after your ancestors with chariots and cavalry all the way to the Red Sea.
God is reminding the Israelites how He rescued their ancestors from slavery in Egypt, even when Pharaoh's army pursued them to the Red Sea.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, this verse is part of Joshua's farewell speech to the Israelites at Shechem, where he recounts God's miraculous acts in their history to renew their covenant loyalty. It refers to the Exodus from Egypt, a foundational event where God led the Israelites out of slavery, and highlights the dramatic pursuit by the Egyptian forces as they approached the Red Sea. This narrative serves as a reminder of God's sovereign power in delivering His people from oppression.
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