Exodus 13:17

The Scriptures 1998

And it came to be, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that Elohim did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, though that was nearer, for Elohim said, “Lest the people regret when they see fighting, and return to Mitsrayim.”

Cross References

1 Kings 8:47

and they shall turn back unto their heart in the land where they have been taken captive, and shall turn, and make supplication to You in the land of those who took them captive, saying, ‘We have sinned and acted crookedly, we have committed wrong,’

Nehemiah 9:17

“And they refused to obey, and they remembered not Your wonders that You did among them, and hardened their necks, and in their rebellion they appointed a leader to return to their bondage. But You are a forgiving Eloah, showing favour, and compassionate, patient, and of great kindness, and did not forsake them.

Exodus 14:10

And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Yisra’ĕ

Acts 15:38

But Sha’ul thought it not fit to take with them the one who withdrew from them in Pamphulia, and had not gone with them to the work.

Acts 7:39

unto whom our fathers would not become obedient, but thrust away, and in their hearts they turned back to Mits-rayim,

Deuteronomy 17:16

“Only, he is not to increase horses for himself, nor cause the people to return to Mitsrayim to increase horses, for יהוה  has said to you, ‘Do not return that way again.’

Deuteronomy 20:8

“And the officers shall speak further to the people, and say, ‘Who is the man who is afraid and tender of heart? Let him go and return to his house, lest the heart of his brothers faint like his heart.’

Deuteronomy 28:68

“And יהוה  shall bring you back to Mitsrayim in ships, by a way of which I said to you, ‘You are never to see it again.’ And there you shall be sold to your enemies as male and female slaves, but no one to buy.”

Hebrews 11:27

By belief, he left Mitsrayim, not fearing the wrath of the sovereign, for he was steadfast, as seeing Him who is invisible.

Judges 7:3

“And now, proclaim in the hearing of the people, saying, ‘Whoever is afraid and trembling, let him turn back, and leave Mount Gilʽ