God is escorting the Jewish people out of Egypt. He directed them to camp by the sea. But Pharaoh is chasing after them with 600 chariots.
miracle
A miracle occurs when God temporarily suspends the natural order of the world. Some prophets were granted the ability to perform miracles.
Exodus 1:7 – They Were Fruitful
The family of Jacob came to Egypt to escape the famine in Canaan. That generation died and things began to change for the children of Israel.
Genesis 6:14 – Build the Ark
God tells Noah that He is going to destroy the world with a flood. Immediately after this announcement, He commands Noah to build an ark.
Jonah 4:6-11 – Jonah and the Gourd
God sent Jonah to Nineveh with a prophecy of pending destruction. The people repented and God spared them.
Numbers 22:28-30 – Donkey Talks to Man
One of the most famous incidents in the Bible is Balaam and his talking donkey. Why did God use a donkey to speak to Balaam? Wasn’t it enough for an angel to speak to him?
Numbers 16:3 – Korah Rebellion Against Moses
The rebellion of Korah against Moses resulted in him and his followers being swallowed by the earth. What was Korah’s sin and why was this punishment appropriate?
Leviticus 9:24 – Fire from God
Aaron and his sons were consecrated as priests over a period of 7 days. Then on the eighth day Aaron assumed the role of High Priest.
Exodus 14:4 – The Hard Heart
Before the splitting of the sea, God told Moses that he would harden Pharaoh’s heart. This article looks closely at why God would harden Pharaoh’s heart at that time.
Parshat Beshalach Summary
Parshat Beshalach is the 4th parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
The Shabbat of this parsha is also called Shabbat Shira based on the song the Jewish people sang after escaping from the Egyptians.
This parsha is verses Exodus 13:17 – 17:16, or a total of 116 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Bo Summary
Parshat Bo is the 3rd parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
This parsha is verses Exodus 10:1 – 13:16, or a total of 105 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.