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The Geographical Trap
Commentators explain that from a human perspective, Pharaoh's assessment was correct. The Israelites were geographically trapped by the Red Sea, mountains, and the wilderness. However, this was not a strategic error by Moses but a deliberate move orchestrated by God to lure Pharaoh's army into a final confrontation.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 14:3
18th Century
Theologian
They are entangled ... - The original intention of Moses was to go toward Palestine by the wilderness: when that purpose was changed by God’…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 14:3
19th Century
Bishop
Entangled in the land. —Literally, confused, perplexed. (Compare to Esther 3:15.)
Pharaoh, seeing that the Israeli…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 14:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
Those four words, "And they did so," though they are very short and very simple words, express a great deal. Oh, that it might always be said of al…
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John Calvin
On Exodus 14:3
16th Century
Theologian
For Pharaoh will say. God here explains His design to Moses. Although He had so often gained glorious victories in His engagements with Ph…
John Gill
On Exodus 14:3
17th Century
Pastor
For Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel
The Septuagint version adds, "to his people", his ministers and court…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 14:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Pharaoh would think that all Israel was entangled in the wilderness and so would become easy prey. But God says, I will be honoured upon Pharao…