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When they cried out to Yahweh, he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea on them, and covered them; and your eyes saw what I did in Egypt: and you lived in the wilderness many days.

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God Responds to Desperate Cries

Commentators note that Israel's cry to God came from a place of "utmost distress," trapped between the sea and the Egyptian army. This cry triggered God's miraculous intervention. It serves as a powerful reminder that even in our most helpless moments, a sincere cry to God can unleash His saving power.

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Joshua

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 24:7

17th Century

Pastor

And when they cried unto the Lord
That is, the Israelites, being in the utmost distress, the sea before them, Pharao…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 24:1–14

17th Century

Minister

We must never think our work for God is done until our life is done. If He lengthens our days beyond what we expected, like those of Joshua, it is …

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