Exodus 14:5

God's Word

When Pharaoh (the king of Egypt) was told that the people had fled, he and his officials changed their minds about them. They said, “What have we done? We’ve lost our slaves because we’ve let Israel go.”

Cross References

Genesis 31:22

Two days later Laban was told that Jacob had left in a hurry.

Psalm 105:25

He changed their minds so that they hated his people, and they dealt treacherously with his servants.

Exodus 12:33

The Egyptians begged the people to leave the country quickly. They said, “Soon we’ll all be dead!”

Exodus 14:4

I will make Pharaoh so stubborn that he will pursue them. Then, because of what I do to Pharaoh and his entire army, I will receive honor, and the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord.” So that is what the Israelites did.

Exodus 14:6

So Pharaoh prepared his chariot and took his army with him.

Exodus 15:9

“The enemy said, ‘I’ll pursue them! I’ll catch up with them! I’ll divide the loot! I’ll take all I want! I’ll use my sword! I’ll take all they have!’