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Exodus 13:17 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Exodus 13:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 13 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Pillar of Cloud and Fire
“And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:”
Exodus 13:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 13:17
God's guidance avoids the direct route to Canaan—'through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near.' The rationale reveals pastoral wisdom: 'Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war.' God orchestrates circumstances considering Israel's weakness. The concern 'return to Egypt' shows how quickly discouraged people abandon God's purposes. Divine strategy accommodates human frailty while accomplishing purposes.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 13:17
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“Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you treated us this way, to bring us forth out of Egypt?,And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt?, וַיֹּאמְרוּ אֶל־מֹשֶׁה הַמִבְּלִי אֵין־קְבָרִים בְּמִצְרַיִם לְקַחְתָּנוּ לָמוּת בַּמִּדְבָּר מַה־זֹּאת עָשִׂיתָ לָּנוּ לְהוֹצִיאָנוּ מִמִּצְרָיִם׃ ,And they said unto Moses: Because there were no graves in Egypt”
“neither were mindful of your wonders that you did among them”
“and cried; and the people wept that night.”
“and come after me”
“but rejected him”
“and turn again”
“and they shall say”
“and didn't go with them to do the work.”
“nor cause the people to return to Egypt”
“And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:”