The Israelites set out on foot from Rameses for Sukkoth. There were about 600,000 men, not counting women and children.

On that day the LORD brought the Israelite tribes out of Egypt.

Instead, he led them in a roundabout way through the desert toward the Red Sea. The Israelites were armed for battle.

Later I sent Moses and Aaron, and I brought great trouble on Egypt. But I led you out;

When Jacob and his family went to Egypt and the Egyptians oppressed them, your ancestors cried to the LORD for help, and he sent Moses and Aaron, who brought them out of Egypt and settled them in this land.

You led your people like a shepherd, with Moses and Aaron in charge.

I brought you out of Egypt; I rescued you from slavery; I sent Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to lead you.