God Splits the Red Sea
Parshat Beshalah
Exodus Chapters 13:7 to 17:6
Summary
The Egyptians chased after the Israelites to the shores of the Red Sea. At G-d’s command, Moses stretched his rod and split the sea, and the Israelites passed through on dry land. The Egyptians came after them, but the waters collapsed and drowned them. Then Moses and Miriam each sang a victory song. Beginning their long trip through the desert, the Israelites complained to Moses about their hunger, and G-d sent manna and quail.
The Amalekites were a group of people who attacked the Israelites in the desert, however they were defeated.
Vocabulary
- Egyptians
- Israelites
- Red Sea
- Waters
- Hunger
- Manna
- Quail
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Activities
Answer the questions
- Who is Moses?
- What is the name of Aaron’s brother?
- Who is Moses’ wife?
- What is the name of Moses’ father-in-law?
- How many commandments did Moses receive on Mount Sinai?