Crossing the Red Sea

The Splitting of the Sea, also known as the Crossing of the Red Sea, occurred when Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and they were pursued by Pharaoh’s army.

As they approached the sea with the Egyptians in pursuit, God commanded Moses to stretch out his hand over the waters. A strong east wind blew all night, causing the sea to divide and exposing a dry path for the Israelites to cross on foot.

The Israelites crossed safely while Pharaoh’s army followed them into the divided sea. However, as soon as Pharaoh’s army was between walls of water, God caused the water to collapse over Pharaoh’s army, drowning them all.

The entire event was a miraculous intervention by God on behalf of His people.

The Crossing of the Sea is celebrated in Jewish tradition on the seventh day of Passover, the anniversary of the event. Jews also read or sing “The Song of the Sea” (Exodus 15:1-19) during the morning prayer every day of the year.