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Passover Day VII Exodus 13:17–15:26 & Numbers 28:19–25 The Weekly Torah portion in synagogues on Shabbat, Saturday, — “Who is like You, O Lord, among the mighty? Who is like You, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” (Exodus 15:11.)

Exodus 13:17–15:26: When Pharaoh let the Israelites go, God led the people roundabout by way of the Sea of Reeds. Moses took the bones of Joseph with them. God went before them in a pillar of cloud by day and in a pillar of fire by night. When Pharaoh learned that the people had fled, he had a change of heart, and he chased the Israelites with chariots, overtaking them by the sea. Greatly frightened, the Israelites cried out to God and complained to Moses. God told Moses to lift up his rod, hold out his arm, and split the sea. Moses did so, and God drove back the sea with a strong east wind, and the Israelites marched through on dry ground, the waters forming walls on their right and left. The Egyptians pursued, but God slowed them by locking their chariot wheels. On God’s instruction, Moses held out his arm, and the waters covered the chariots, the horsemen, and all the Egyptians. Moses and the Israelites – and then Miriam – sang a song to God, celebrating how God hurled horse and driver into the sea. The Israelites went three days into the wilderness and found no water. When they came to Marah, they could not drink the bitter water, so they grumbled against Moses. God showed Moses a piece of wood to throw into the water, and the water became sweet.

Numbers 28:19–25: God told Moses that every Passover, for seven days, the Israelites were to present to God the following offerings: two bulls, one ram, and seven lambs as burnt offerings; meal offerings; and a goat as a sin offering. Hebrew and English Text of Exodus 13:17–15:26 & Numbers 28:19–25

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