Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry out to me? Lift up your staff, and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide it. Stand firm and see what the Lord will accomplish for you today. Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. They turned to Moses and said, “Have you brought us here to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us? It would have been better for us to stay as slaves in Egypt than die out here alone!” They were struck with fear and cried out to the Lord. Even Pharaoh mounted his chariot and set out for the Israelite camp.įrom far away, the Israelites could see Pharaoh and his army coming for them. Pharaoh gathered all the chariots in Egypt to chase after the Israelites and bring them back as slaves again. Moses led the people out into the wilderness, but then Pharaoh changed his mind and came after the Israelites with his army.Īs you read this story, pay attention to what God says and does for the Israelites to save them. After God performed many miracles, Pharaoh finally released the Israelites from Egypt.
