The Red Sea
Exodus
Old Testament

The Red Sea

Water divided

The escape at the sea, remembered in Israel's oldest poetry.

Reading plan

Exodus 14Exodus 15

How the story unfolds

  1. 1

    Trapped at the water

    The people panic between army and sea.

    Exodus 14
  2. 2

    The crossing

    A wind divides the water and Israel passes through.

    Exodus 14
  3. 3

    The song of the sea

    Miriam and Moses lead a victory song.

    Exodus 15

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