The Exodus
After four hundred years of slavery, God heard the cries of His people. The exodus had begun.
The Exodus refers to the event in which God, through the leadership of Moses, rescued the Israelites from their enslavement under the Pharaoh of Egypt by sending a series of plagues that culminated in the death of the firstborn, prompting their release. Following their departure, the Israelites crossed the Red Sea on dry land after it was miraculously parted, escaping the pursuing Egyptian army and beginning their journey toward the Promised Land. This pivotal moment underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham and serves as a foundational narrative in Scripture, symbolizing redemption and frequently referenced in the laws, psalms, and prophetic writings to remind the people of God's saving power.
Did You Know?
This event is dated to approximately c. 1446 BC in biblical chronology.
Key figures involved: Moses, Aaron, Miriam, Pharaoh Of Exodus.
This took place at or near Egypt and Red Sea.
Key Passage
The Exodus
Exodus 12:31-42
31nd he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.
Meanwhile in the World
Egypt is at the height of its New Kingdom power under pharaohs like Thutmose III and Ramesses II. The Hittite Empire controls Anatolia. The Late Bronze Age collapse is approaching. Troy exists as a real city. This is the time of the Amarna letters and international diplomacy.