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Book of Exodus - Chapter 14 - Verse 9

14:9
But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, and his horsemen, and his army, and overtook them encamping by the sea, beside Pihahiroth, before Baalzephon.

Meaning

This verse from the book of Exodus describes the intense pursuit of the Israelites by the Egyptians as they fled from slavery in Egypt. The Egyptians, led by Pharaoh himself, chased after the Israelites with all their military might, including horses, chariots, and horsemen, determined to bring them back. The Israelites, led by Moses, found themselves trapped between the pursuing Egyptian army and the sea. The location mentioned, Pihahiroth and Baalzephon, were specific geographical locations that served as reference points for the event. This dramatic moment in the Israelites' journey symbolizes the tension between oppression and liberation, fear and faith. Ultimately, this verse sets the stage for one of the most famous miracles in the Bible, the parting of the Red Sea, demonstrating God's power and protection over His people.

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