Exodus 14:23

23 The Egyptians chased them and went into the sea after them, all of Pharaoh's horses, chariots, and cavalry.

Exodus 14:23 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 14:23

And the Egyptians pursued
The Israelites going forwards towards the sea as they were ordered, and going into it:

and went in after them into the midst of the sea;
which if fearful of, they might conclude it was as safe for them to go in as for the Israelites; but perhaps through the darkness of the night, and the eagerness of their pursuit, they might not perceive where they were, nor the danger they were exposed unto:

even all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen:
which is observed to show, that as all that did go in perished, not one was saved, as after related, so all he brought with him, the whole of his army, went in, so that all that went out of Egypt were destroyed.

Exodus 14:23 In-Context

21 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. The LORD pushed the sea back by a strong east wind all night, turning the sea into dry land. The waters were split into two.

22 The Israelites walked into the sea on dry ground. The waters formed a wall for them on their right hand and on their left.

23 The Egyptians chased them and went into the sea after them, all of Pharaoh's horses, chariots, and cavalry.

24 As morning approached, the LORD looked down on the Egyptian camp from the column of lightning and cloud and threw the Egyptian camp into a panic.

25 The LORD jammed their chariot wheels so that they wouldn't turn easily. The Egyptians said, "Let's get away from the Israelites, because the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!"