Exodus 14:23 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 14:21-31

We have here the history of that work of wonder which is so often mentioned both in the Old and New Testament, the dividing of the Red Sea before th 3b1a e children of Israel. It was the terror of the Canaanites (Josh. 2:9, 10), the praise and triumph of the Israelites, Ps. 114:3; Ps. 106:9; 136:13, 14. It was a type of baptism, 1 Cor. 10:1, 2. Israel's passage through it was typical of the conversion of souls (Isa. 11:15), and the Egyptians? perdition in it was typical of the final ruin of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 14:23

And the Egyptians pursued ,.... The Israelites going forwards towards the sea as they were ordered, and going into it: and went in after them into the midst of the sea ; which if fearful of, they might conclude it was as safe for them to go in as for the Israelites; but perhaps through the darkness of the night, and the eagerness of their pursuit, they might not perceive where they were, nor the danger they were exposed unto: even all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:10-23

The deliverance. Consider on this section:— I. THE CRITICAL SITUATION OF THE ISRAELITES . 1 . Their position. "Encamping by the sea, beside Pi-hahiroth, before Baal Zephon" ( Exodus 14:9 ). The first view of the sea would probably be attractive to them. Its breeze, after the tedious travel of the desert, would be deliciously refreshing. They would look with a child's wonder and delight on the novel spectacle it presented. They would crowd to the beach to watch its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:13-31

God completes the deliverance of the Israelites from Pharaoh and removes their terror. I. NOTE THE WAY IN WHICH MOSES MEETS THE COMPLAINTS OF THE ISRAELITES . They had addressed to him sarcastic, flippant, and in every way unworthy speeches. They were not so filled with fear, not so occupied with the troubles of their own hearts, but that they could find a malignant delight in striving to make him ridiculous. This mingling of feelings on their part, fear mingled... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:19-31

The goodness and severity of God. I. WHAT GOD IS TO HIS OWN IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE . 1 . He comes between them and their foes. God's presence is between us and our enemies, and they can do no more against us than his love permits. 2 . He is light to them in the time of peril. 3 . The waters are divided before them However much our way may seem hedged in, God's arm will open up a path for us. 4 . The way was not only a path of escape, but one of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:23

All Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen . Here, as elsewhere, the word translated "horsemen" probably means the men who rode in the chariots. Observe that the Pharaoh himself is not said to have gone in. Menephthah was apt to avoid placing himself in a position of danger. Nor is any of the infantry said to have entered the bed of the sea. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:23-30

God's dealings with the wicked and impenitent. If the passage of Israel through the Red Sea shows conspicuously God's protection of his people in the time of trouble, the overthrow of the Egyptians indicates, at least as conspicuously, his execution of wrath upon the wicked. I. First of all, IT IS NOTICEABLE HOW HIS EYE UPON THEIR HEARTS , LOOKING INTO THEM THROUGH THE CLOUD AND DARKNESS WHEREIN THEY ARE ENVELOPED , TROUBLES THEM . Bad men... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:23-31

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:23-31

The overthrow of the Egyptians. "The Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea," etc. On this observe:— I. THE INFATUATION OF THE PURSUERS ( Exodus 14:23 ). We do not speak of the lessons they had already received as to the folly of contending with Jehovah. The plagues were past. The memory of them had been cast behind their backs. What we do wonder at is, that when the Egyptians reached the shore, and saw there what they did see, they were not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 14:23

Exodus 14:23. And the Egyptians went in after them into the midst of the sea They thought, Why might they not venture where Israel did? They were more advantageously provided with chariots and horses, while the Israelites were on foot. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 14:21-31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 14:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:10-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:13-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:19-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:23-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:23-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 14:23-31

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 14:23

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