8. The Lord made the king so stubborn that he went after them, even though the Israelites proudly went on their way.
9. But the king's horses and chariots and soldiers caught up with them while they were camping by the Red Sea near Pi-Hahiroth and Baal-Zephon.
10. When the Israelites saw the king coming with his army, they were frightened and begged the Lord for help.
11. They also complained to Moses, “Wasn't there enough room in Egypt to bury us? Is that why you brought us out here to die in the desert? Why did you bring us out of Egypt anyway?
12. While we were there, didn't we tell you to leave us alone? We would rather be slaves in Egypt than die in this desert!”
13. But Moses answered, “Don't be afraid! Be brave, and you will see the Lord save you today. These Egyptians will never bother you again.
14. The Lord will fight for you, and you won't have to do a thing.”
15. The Lord said to Moses, “Why do you keep calling out to me for help? Tell the Israelites to move forward.
16. Then hold your walking stick over the sea. The water will open up and make a road where they can walk through on dry ground.
17. I will make the Egyptians so stubborn that they will go after you. Then I will be praised because of what happens to the king and his chariots and cavalry.
18. The Egyptians will know for sure that I am the Lord.”
19. All this time God's angel had gone ahead of Israel's army, but now he moved behind them. A large cloud had also gone ahead of them,
20. but now it moved between the Egyptians and the Israelites. The cloud gave light to the Israelites, but made it dark for the Egyptians, and during the night they could not come any closer.