Exodus 13:17-21 (New International Version)
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17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, "If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt."1 18 So God led2 the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea.a The Israelites went up out of Egypt armed for battle.3 19 Moses took the bones of Joseph4 with him because Joseph had made the sons of Israel swear an oath. He had said, "God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up with you from this place."b5 20 After leaving Succoth6 they camped at Etham on the edge of the desert.7 21 By day the LORD went ahead8 of them in a pillar of cloud9 to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night.Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)
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