Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version During the last watch of the night the LORD looked down from the pillar of fire and cloud at the Egyptian army and threw it into confusion. New Living Translation But just before dawn the LORD looked down on the Egyptian army from the pillar of fire and cloud, and he threw their forces into total confusion. English Standard Version And in the morning watch the LORD in the pillar of fire and of cloud looked down on the Egyptian forces and threw the Egyptian forces into a panic, Berean Standard Bible At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass in the watch of the morning that YHWH looked down to the camp of Egypt through the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw into confusion the camp of Egypt. King James Bible And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians, New King James Version Now it came to pass, in the morning watch, that the LORD looked down upon the army of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and cloud, and He troubled the army of the Egyptians. New American Standard Bible But at the morning watch, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and cloud, and brought the army of the Egyptians into confusion. NASB 1995 At the morning watch, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and cloud and brought the army of the Egyptians into confusion. NASB 1977 And it came about at the morning watch, that the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and cloud and brought the army of the Egyptians into confusion. Legacy Standard Bible Then at the morning watch, Yahweh looked down on the camp of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and cloud and brought the camp of the Egyptians into confusion. Amplified Bible So it happened at the early morning watch [before dawn], that the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and cloud and put them in a state of confusion. Berean Annotated Bible At morning watch, however, the LORD {YHWH} looked down on the army of the Egyptians (double straits) from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. Christian Standard Bible During the morning watch, the LORD looked down at the Egyptian forces from the pillar of fire and cloud, and threw the Egyptian forces into confusion. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then during the morning watch, the LORD looked down on the Egyptian forces from the pillar of fire and cloud, and threw them into confusion. American Standard Version And it came to pass in the morning watch, that Jehovah looked forth upon the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of cloud, and discomfited the host of the Egyptians. Contemporary English Version But before daylight the LORD looked down at the Egyptian army from the fiery cloud and made them panic. English Revised Version And it came to pass in the morning watch, that the LORD looked forth upon the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of cloud, and discomfited the host of the Egyptians. GOD'S WORD® Translation Just before dawn, the LORD looked down from the column of fire and smoke and threw the Egyptian camp into a panic. Good News Translation Just before dawn the LORD looked down from the pillar of fire and cloud at the Egyptian army and threw them into a panic. International Standard Version In the morning watch, the LORD looked down on the Egyptian camp through the pillar of fire and cloud, and he threw the Egyptian camp into confusion. NET Bible In the morning watch the LORD looked down on the Egyptian army through the pillar of fire and cloud, and he threw the Egyptian army into a panic. New Heart English Bible It happened in the morning watch, that the LORD looked out on the Egyptian army through the pillar of fire and of cloud, and confused the Egyptian army. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, that, in the morning-watch, the LORD looked to the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire, and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. World English Bible In the morning watch, Yahweh looked out on the Egyptian army through the pillar of fire and of cloud, and confused the Egyptian army. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it comes to pass, in the morning watch, that YHWH looks to the camp of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubles the camp of the Egyptians, Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass in the watch of the morning that YHWH looked down to the camp of Egypt through the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw into confusion the camp of Egypt. Young's Literal Translation and it cometh to pass, in the morning watch, that Jehovah looketh unto the camp of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubleth the camp of the Egyptians, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in the watch of the morning, Jehovah will look forth to the camp of Egypt in the pillar of fire and the cloud, and he will disturb the camp of Egypt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd now the morning watch was come, and behold the Lord looking upon the Egyptian army through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, slew their host. Catholic Public Domain Version And now the morning watch had arrived, and behold, the Lord, looking down upon the camp of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of cloud, put to death their army. New American Bible But during the watch just before dawn, the LORD looked down from a column of fiery cloud upon the Egyptian army and threw it into a panic; New Revised Standard Version At the morning watch the LORD in the pillar of fire and cloud looked down upon the Egyptian army, and threw the Egyptian army into panic. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass that in the morning watch the LORD appeared to the Egyptians army in a pillar of fire and of cloud, and threw the Egyptian army into confusion, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was at the watch of dawn and LORD JEHOVAH appeared to the encampment of the Egyptians in a pillar of fire and of cloud and he stirred up tumult for the encampment of the Egyptians, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass in the morning watch, that the LORD looked forth upon the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of cloud, and discomfited the host of the Egyptians. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass in the morning watch that the Lord looked forth on the camp of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and cloud, and troubled the camp of the Egyptians, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Parting the Red Sea…23And the Egyptians chased after them—all Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen—and followed them into the sea. 24At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. 25He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!”… Cross References At morning watch, 1 Samuel 11:11 The next day Saul organized the troops into three divisions, and during the morning watch they invaded the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them, until the hottest part of the day. And the survivors were so scattered that no two of them were left together. Judges 7:19 Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. 2 Kings 19:35 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! however, the LORD looked down Psalm 14:2 The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. Psalm 33:13-14 The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. / From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. Psalm 102:19-20 For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth / to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death, on the army of the Egyptians Exodus 15:4 Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea. Exodus 15:19 For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground. Psalm 136:15 but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever. from the pillar of fire and cloud, Exodus 13:21-22 And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people. Nehemiah 9:12 You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel. Psalm 78:14 He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night. and He threw their camp into confusion. 1 Samuel 7:10 As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. 1 Samuel 14:20 Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. Judges 7:22 And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. Joshua 10:10-12 And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. / As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. / On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked to the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians, that in the 1 Samuel 11:11 And it was so on the morrow, that Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the host in the morning watch, and slew the Ammonites until the heat of the day: and it came to pass, that they which remained were scattered, so that two of them were not left together. looked unto Job 40:12 Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place. Psalm 18:13,14 The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire… Psalm 77:16-19 The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled… through Exodus 14:19,20 And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: … and troubled Exodus 14:25 And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the LORD fighteth for them against the Egyptians. Job 22:13 And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud? Job 23:15,16 Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him… Jump to Previous Armies Army Camp Cloud Confused Confusion Discomfited Egyptian Egyptians Embarrassed Fire Forth Host Last Morning Pillar Threw Trouble Troubled WatchJump to Next Armies Army Camp Cloud Confused Confusion Discomfited Egyptian Egyptians Embarrassed Fire Forth Host Last Morning Pillar Threw Trouble Troubled WatchExodus 14 1. God instructs the Israelites in their journey5. Pharaoh pursues after them 10. The Israelites murmur 13. Moses comforts them 15. God instructs Moses 19. The cloud removes behind the camp 21. The Israelites pass through the Red sea, which drowns the Egyptians At morning watch The "morning watch" refers to the last of the three watches of the night, typically from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. This timing is significant as it indicates the early hours when the Israelites were crossing the Red Sea. The concept of watches is rooted in ancient military practices, where the night was divided into periods for sentinels to keep guard. This timing underscores the divine intervention occurring at a moment of vulnerability and transition. however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud and He threw their camp into confusion Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe sovereign God of Israel, who actively intervenes in the events of history to fulfill His purposes and protect His people. 2. The Egyptian Army The military force of Pharaoh, pursuing the Israelites to bring them back into slavery. 3. The Pillar of Fire and Cloud A manifestation of God's presence, guiding and protecting the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. 4. Morning Watch The last watch of the night, a time when God chose to act decisively against the Egyptians. 5. Confusion The state into which God threw the Egyptian army, demonstrating His power and control over the situation. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all circumstances, even when situations seem dire or overwhelming. Divine Intervention Trust in God's ability to intervene in our lives, often in unexpected ways, to bring about His purposes. Protection and Guidance Just as God guided the Israelites with the pillar of fire and cloud, He continues to guide and protect His people today through His Word and Spirit. Timing of God Understand that God's timing is perfect, and He acts at the right moment to accomplish His will. Faith in Adversity Encourage faith and reliance on God during times of trouble, knowing that He can bring confusion to our adversaries and deliver us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 14:24?2. How does Exodus 14:24 demonstrate God's active role in delivering His people? 3. What can we learn about God's timing from Exodus 14:24? 4. How does Exodus 14:24 connect to God's promises in Exodus 6:6-8? 5. In what ways can we trust God's intervention in our own challenges today? 6. How does God's action in Exodus 14:24 inspire faith in His protection? 7. How does Exodus 14:24 demonstrate God's intervention in human history? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Exodus 14:24? 9. How does Exodus 14:24 reflect God's sovereignty over nature? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 14? 11. Psalm 55:9 calls on God to “confuse the wicked.” Where is the historical evidence of such a miraculous mass confusion? 12. How does Exodus 15:2 describe God's role for believers? 13. (Exodus 34:10) Is there any historical or archeological evidence that God performed the marvels described here in front of the Israelites? 14. What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus? What Does Exodus 14:24 Mean At morning watchPicture the scene just before dawn, sometime between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.—the final watch of the night (Judges 7:19). Israel has spent a sleepless night boxed in by the sea, but the timing is not accidental. God often acts in the darkest hours so that His deliverance is unmistakable (Psalm 30:5; Acts 16:25-26). By noting the “morning watch,” the text reassures us that the Lord runs on His own clock and never arrives late. However, the LORD looked down The verb is personal and deliberate. The sovereign Creator bends low to observe human affairs (Psalm 113:5-6). He is not detached; He sees injustice and moves decisively (Genesis 18:20-21). This look is not mere observation—it is the gaze of a Warrior preparing to intervene (2 Chronicles 16:9). On the army of the Egyptians What seems like an unbeatable force to Israel is fully exposed before God (Psalm 33:13-18). Pharaoh’s chariots, symbols of human power (Psalm 20:7), are no match for the One who “sits enthroned over the flood” (Psalm 29:10). The contrast between the oppressor’s might and the Lord’s supremacy is intentional and comforting. From the pillar of fire and cloud The pillar has served as Israel’s shield and guide since they left Egypt (Exodus 13:21-22). Now it becomes a platform for judgment. The same divine presence that brings light and direction to God’s people brings darkness and dread to their enemies (Exodus 14:19-20; Isaiah 4:5-6). One manifestation, two opposite effects—salvation and wrath side by side. And He threw their camp into confusion With a single act, the ordered ranks of Egypt unravel. The Lord “confuses the plans of the wicked” (Psalm 55:9) just as He once scattered the builders at Babel (Genesis 11:7-8). What follows—clogged chariot wheels and total panic (Exodus 14:25)—shows that every step of Israel’s deliverance is orchestrated by God. Victory is achieved without Israel lifting a weapon (Exodus 14:14), underscoring that salvation is wholly of the Lord (Jonah 2:9; Ephesians 2:8-9). summary Exodus 14:24 reveals a God who watches, waits, and then acts with perfect timing. In the dim hours of the morning watch, He looks down from His fiery, cloud-wrapped throne, singles out Egypt’s proud army, and dissolves its power in a moment. The verse affirms that God’s presence both protects His people and judges their enemies, turning human might into chaos. Our takeaway is clear: the Lord sees, the Lord intervenes, and the Lord saves. (24) In the morning watch.--Between 2 a.m. and 6.Verse 24. - In the morning watch. The "morning watch" of the Hebrews at this period of their history lasted from 2 a.m. to sunrise. Sunrise in Egypt, early in April, would take place about a quarter to six. The Lord looked unto the host of the Egyptians. The description in Psalm 77:17, 18, is generally regarded as belonging to this point in the narrative of the Exodus, and may be considered as the traditional exposition of it. "The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound; thine arrows also went abroad; the voice of thy thunder was in the heavens; the lightning lightened the world; the earth trembled and shook." As Josephus says "Showers of rain came down from the sky, and dreadful thunders and lightning, with flashes of fire; thunderbolts also were darted upon them; nor was there anything, wont to be sent by God upon men as indications of his wrath, which did not happen upon this occasion" (Ant. Jud. 2:16, § 3). And troubled the host. Or "disturbed the host," i.e.," threw it into confusion.(συνετάραξε, LXX.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At morningהַבֹּ֔קֶר (hab·bō·qer) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning watch, בְּאַשְׁמֹ֣רֶת (bə·’aš·mō·reṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 821: A night watch however, וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel looked down וַיַּשְׁקֵ֤ף (way·yaš·qêp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8259: To overhang, look out or down on אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the army מַחֲנֵ֣ה (ma·ḥă·nêh) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army of the Egyptians מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt from the pillar בְּעַמּ֥וּד (bə·‘am·mūḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform of fire אֵ֖שׁ (’êš) Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire and cloud, וְעָנָ֑ן (wə·‘ā·nān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud and He threw their camp into confusion. וַיָּ֕הָם (way·yā·hām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2000: To make a noise, move noisily, confuse, discomfit Links Exodus 14:24 NIVExodus 14:24 NLT Exodus 14:24 ESV Exodus 14:24 NASB Exodus 14:24 KJV Exodus 14:24 BibleApps.com Exodus 14:24 Biblia Paralela Exodus 14:24 Chinese Bible Exodus 14:24 French Bible Exodus 14:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 14:24 It happened in the morning watch that (Exo. 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