Exodus 13:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

After the king had finally let the people go, the LORD did not lead them through Philistine territory, though that was the shortest way. God had said, “If they are attacked, they may decide to return to Egypt.”

Cross References

1 Kings 8:47

Later, they may feel sorry for what they did and ask your forgiveness. Answer them when they pray towards this temple I have built for you in your chosen city, here in this land you gave their ancestors. From your home in heaven, listen to their sincere prayers and do what they ask.

Exodus 14:10

When the Israelites saw the king coming with his army, they were frightened and begged the LORD for help.

Acts 15:38

But Paul did not want to, because Mark had left them in Pamphylia and had stopped working with them.

Acts 7:39

But our ancestors refused to obey Moses. They rejected him and wanted to go back to Egypt.

Deuteronomy 17:16

The king should not have many horses, especially those from Egypt. The LORD has said his people are never to go back there again.

Deuteronomy 20:8

Finally, if any of you are afraid, you may go home. We don't want you to discourage the other soldiers.

Deuteronomy 28:68

I told you never to go back to Egypt. But now the LORD himself will load you on ships and send you back. Then you will even try to sell yourselves as slaves, but no one will be interested.

Hebrews 11:27

Because of his faith, Moses left Egypt. Moses had seen the invisible God and wasn't afraid of the king's anger.

Judges 7:3

So call your troops together and tell them that anyone who is really afraid can leave Mount Gilead and go home.” Twenty-two thousand men returned home, leaving Gideon with only ten thousand soldiers.