Passage

Confusion among the chariots

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

²⁴In the morning watch, the LORD looked out on the Egyptian army through the pillar of fire and of cloud, and confused the Egyptian army.

Exodus 14:24World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

During the morning watch, the Lord looks through the pillar of fire and cloud and throws the Egyptian army into confusion.

To understand

Pharaoh’s horses, chariots and horsemen have pursued Israel into the sea. With their chariot wheels removed, the Egyptians call for retreat, saying the Lord fights for Israel.

A question

What reason do the Egyptians give for retreating?