![]() ![]() Crossing the Red SeaĪfter leaving Etham, the Israelites continued south along the coast of Egypt. The camp at Etham was the first of 42 stops the Israelites would make until they reached the Jordan River forty years later. “So, they took their journey from Succoth and camped in Etham at the edge of the wilderness.” Exodus 13:20 After passing by the town of Succoth, they made camp at Etham Traveling southeast, they headed toward the Gulf of Suez, which lies between Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula. It was springtime, the summer heat had not yet begun, and the land was reasonably flat, making it easy for the group to stay together. The beginning of the journey wasn’t too difficult. It was the most prosperous city in the world at the time, not just because of slavery but also because of the abundant natural resources of the area.įrom Pi-Ramesses, Moses led the Israelites southeast down the Egyptian east coast. Goshen is in the northeast portion of the country, north of Cairo and east of the Nile River delta. Soon after, Moses and the Hebrews gathered their belongings, plundered the Egyptians (Exodus 12:36), and hit the road.Īt the time, the Hebrews were enslaved in a city called Pi-Ramesses (modern-day Qantir) in the land of Goshen. But those who didn’t (like Pharaoh) saw their first-born son killed. Those who had the blood of a lamb painted on their doors were spared death. ![]() Pharaoh had finally relented following the twelfth plague from the angel of death passing over the land. The Israelites’ ExodusĪs you probably remember, under God’s command, Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt. ![]() Let’s explore the geography of the route they took, the events that occurred along the way, and why it was all an illustration of God’s goodness and patience. How challenging was the land to navigate? Where were the places where they stopped to rest, and why did God lead them to those particular towns? But how many of us are familiar with the places where they camped and the conditions they endured? We know the people experienced hunger, thirst, disease, serpents, and even combat. “Rise, go out from among my people, both you and the children of Israel.” Exodus 12:31Įven if you have only watched The Ten Commandments on television, you’re probably familiar with the story of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness for forty years before finally entering the Promised Land. ![]()
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