Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7222 exodus, events of

7222 exodus, events of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and their deliverance in the crossing of the Red Sea. The beginning of a long and difficult journey under Moses' leadership to Canaan, the promised land.

God's promise of deliverance

Exodus 6:1-8 See also Exodus 3:7-10

The LORD smites the Egyptians with ten plagues

Pharaoh refuses, despite the plagues, to let the Israelites leave:

Exodus 11:9-10; Psalm 105:26-36

The plague on the firstborn and the Passover

Exodus 12:31 See also Exodus 12:23

The Israelites leave Egypt

Exodus 12:37-41; Numbers 33:3-5 See also Psalm 105:37-38

The crossing of the Red Sea

Exodus 14:29-31 See also Exodus 13:17-14:28

The Israelites' travels: described in detail in Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy and Joshua

Numbers 33:6-48

God's mighty deliverance remembered in confession

Psalm 106:6-7; Daniel 9:15

Events of the exodus: remembered in the Passover Feast

Exodus 12:24-28 See also Joshua 5:10