Nehemiah 9:12

12 By day you led them with a Pillar of Cloud, and by night with a Pillar of Fire To show them the way they were to travel.

Nehemiah 9:12 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 9:12

Moreover, thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar,
&c.] The Israelites, to shelter them from the heat of the sun in a dry and barren wilderness:

and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way
wherein they should go;
through a trackless desert, see ( Exodus 13:21 Exodus 13:22 ) .

Nehemiah 9:12 In-Context

10 You amazed Pharaoh, his servants, and the people of his land with wonders and miracle-signs. You knew their bullying arrogance against your people; you made a name for yourself that lasts to this day.

11 You split the sea before them; they crossed through and never got their feet wet; You pitched their pursuers into the deep; they sank like a rock in the storm-tossed sea.

12 By day you led them with a Pillar of Cloud, and by night with a Pillar of Fire To show them the way they were to travel.

13 You came down onto Mount Sinai, you spoke to them out of heaven; You gave them instructions on how to live well, true teaching, sound rules and commands;

14 You introduced them to your Holy Sabbath; Through your servant Moses you decreed commands, rules, and instruction.