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They journeyed from before Hahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness: and they went three days` journey in the wilderness of Etham, and encamped in Marah.
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A Display of God's Power
Commentators like John Calvin see the three-day journey without water not as a sign of Israel's endurance, but as a display of God's miraculous power to sustain a massive population. This divine provision makes the people's subsequent complaint at Marah even more poignant, highlighting the contrast between God's faithfulness and human faithlessness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This list was written out by Moses at God’s command (Numbers 33:2), doubtless as a memorial of God’s providential care for His people t…
16th Century
Protestant
And they departed from before Pi-hahiroth. He relates how the people marched forward for three days; not so much in praise of their endura…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they departed from before Pihahiroth Being forced by Pharaoh's army pressing upon them:
and p…
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