Exodus 14:2

Translations

Modern

“Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal-zephon.

Traditional

Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pi–hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against Baal–zephon: before it shall ye encamp by the sea.

Literal

“Speak to the sons of Israel, that they turn back and camp before the face of Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and between the sea, before the face of Baal-zephon. Before it you shall camp by the sea.

Latin

Loquere filiis Israël: Reversi castrametentur e regione Phihahiroth, quæ est inter Magdalum et mare contra Beelsephon: in conspectu ejus castra ponetis super mare.

Original

Hebrew

English

“Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal-zephon.

Notes

Exodus 14:2

The exact locations of Pi-hahiroth, Migdol, and Baal-zephon are unknown.
the sea: See study note on 13:18.

Exodus 13:17–14:4

The Lord’s redemptive power was demonstrated as he brought Israel into a place where they were completely helpless and had to either rely on him for rescue or die.

At the time, it might have seemed foolish. But Israel would thank God throughout its history for guiding them to that situation (see Psalm 106:7–12; compare Isaiah 12:2–6).

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Moses Pharaoh The Cross and Passover

Events

Wilderness Wanderingsc. 1491 BC

Related verses

Numbers 33:7–8
They set out from Etham and turned back to Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon, and they camped near Migdol.
Jeremiah 44:1
This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews living in the land of Egypt—in Migdol, Tahpanhes, and Memphis—and in the land of Pathros:
Exodus 13:17–18
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road through the land of the Philistines, though it was shorter. For God said, “If the people face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”
Exodus 14:9
The Egyptians—all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, horsemen and troops—pursued the Israelites and overtook them as they camped by the sea near Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon.
Jeremiah 46:14
“Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and prepare yourself, for the sword devours those around you.’
Ezekiel 29:10
…therefore I am against you and against your rivers. I will turn the land of Egypt into a ruin, a desolate wasteland from Migdol to Syene, and as far as the border of Cush.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Baal-zephon: Egyptian location where the Israelites camped before crossing the Red Sea Migdol: A place near the Red Sea where the Israelites camped Pi-hahiroth: A place near the Red Sea crossing

Glossary

Baal-zephon Book of Exodus Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Deuteronomy, Book of Migdol Miracle Pi-hahiroth

Topics

Baal-Zephon: An Egyptian City on the Red Sea Idolatry: Idols Mentioned in Scripture: Baal-Zephon Israel: Journey to Pi-Hahiroth Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Between Baalzephon and Pihahiroth Migdol: A Place Near the Red Sea where the Israelites Encamped Pi-Hahiroth: The Place on the West Shore of the Red Sea where Pharaoh Overtook the Israelites Red Sea: Israelites Camp Beside

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