Moses and the Exodus
Hebrews settled in northern Egypt and, because they were skilled in the art of warfare, served to protect the empire.
The Egyptians came to dread the Israelites. - Exodus 1:12
There were plagues and the Passover.
The Egyptians asked the Hebrews to leave and "gave them what they asked for." - Exodus 12
600,000 Israelite men (plus the women, children, "others," and livestock) left, and traveled by day with a pillar of smoke leading them, and by night with a pillar of fire leading them.
The pillars of light/smoke were to display God's presence, and for communicating between Moses and the millions of people following him.Pillars of light and smoke blinded the Egyptians as the Israelites crossed the Red Sea.
Israelites spent 40 years in the desert:
- remaking their civilization with new laws
- training an army - Exodus 19
- developing leadership - Exodus 17
- fighting many people - Numbers & Deuteronomy
Moses died. - Deuteronomy 34
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