Across a dreary, desertlike expanse they journeyed. Already they began to wonder whither their course would lead; they were becoming weary with the toilsome way, and in some hearts began to arise a fear of pursuit by the Egyptians. But the cloud went forward, and they followed. And now the Lord directed Moses to turn aside into a rocky defile, and encamp beside the sea. It was revealed to him that Pharaoh would pursue them, but that God would be honored in their deliverance.

Og nu sagde Herren til Moses, at han skulle dreje ind i et klippefyldt bjergpas og slå lejr ved havet. Det blev åbenbaret for ham, at Farao ville forfølge dem, men at Gud ville blive æret ved deres befrielse.