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It came between the camp of Egypt and the camp of Israel; and there was the cloud and the darkness, yet gave it light by night: and the one didn`t come near the other all the night.
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A Divine Barrier
The pillar of cloud, which had been leading Israel, moved behind them to become a protective barrier. Commentators describe it as a divine 'wall' between the Israelites and the Egyptians, physically preventing the enemy from approaching and removing any cause for fear. This was a direct and powerful act of God's protection.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
The angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel —The “Jehovah” of Exodus 13:21 becomes here “the angel of God,” as…
Baptist
God was like a wall of fire between them and their enemies, so that they had no cause for fear even though the Egyptians were so near.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel That is, the pil…
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Presbyterian
Moses' silent prayers of faith prevailed more with God than Israel's loud outcries of fear. The pillar of cloud and fire came behind them, where th…
