9. The king of Egypt came with his horses, chariot drivers and army. And they chased the Israelites. They caught up with the Israelites while they were camped by the Red Sea. This was near Pi Hahiroth and Baal Zephon.
10. The Israelites saw the king and his army coming after them. They were very frightened and cried to the Lord for help.
11. They said to Moses, “What have you done to us? Why did you bring us out of Egypt to die in the desert? There were plenty of graves for us in Egypt.
12. We told you in Egypt, ‘Let us alone! Let us stay and serve the Egyptians.’ Now we will die in the desert.”
13. But Moses answered, “Don’t be afraid! Stand still and see the Lord save you today. You will never see these Egyptians again after today.
14. You will only need to remain calm. The Lord will fight for you.”
15. Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Command the people of Israel to start moving.
16. Raise your walking stick and hold it over the sea. The sea will split. Then the people can cross the sea on dry land.
17. I have made the Egyptians stubborn so they will chase the Israelites. But I will be honored when I defeat the king and all of his chariot drivers and chariots.
18. I will defeat the king, his chariot drivers and chariots. Then Egypt will know that I am the Lord.”