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The Folly of Pursuit
Commentators suggest the Egyptians pursued Israel into the sea out of a mixture of rage, presumption, and a foolish assumption that the path safe for God's people would also be safe for them. John Gill notes they may not have even realized the danger in their eagerness. This highlights how rebellion against God can blind people to their own impending destruction.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 14:23–28
19th Century
Bishop
The Egyptians pursued. — All the Israelites having entered the bed of the sea, the pillar of the cloud, it would seem, withdrew af…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 14:21–25
19th Century
Preacher
They were now in the midst of the sea between the two high walls of water, and before they could flee, see what happened to them:
John Gill
On Exodus 14:23
17th Century
Pastor
And the Egyptians pursued
The Israelites going forwards towards the sea as they were ordered, and going into it:
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 14:21–31
17th Century
Minister
The dividing of the Red Sea was the terror of the Canaanites (Joshua 2:9); the praise and triumph of the Israelites ([Reference Psalms …