Exodus 13:18

But God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the Red sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of Egypt.

Cross-references

Exodus 14:2 Historical context

Exodus 14:2 continues the itinerary: God instructs them to turn back and camp at Pi Hahiroth near the sea, directly following this route.

Exodus 3:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Exodus 3:18 promised a three-day journey into the wilderness to sacrifice, which here begins to be fulfilled as they head that way.

Exodus 6:26 Parallel

Exodus 6:26 gives the command to bring Israel out by their hosts, and here they go out armed — a direct execution of that order.

Exodus 14:8 Parallel

Exodus 14:8 describes Pharaoh pursuing the Israelites who marched out boldly, continuing the narrative of their departure prepared for battle.

Numbers 33:6–8 Historical context

Numbers 33:6-8 lists the same stations of the wilderness journey from Succoth to Etham to Pi Hahiroth, matching this route.

Psalm 136:16 praises God for leading His people through the wilderness, directly recalling the guidance described in this verse.

Ezekiel 20:10 references God leading Israel out of Egypt into the wilderness, echoing the same exodus journey.

Numbers 33:1 summarizes the stages of Israel's journey from Egypt, directly echoing the departure described here.

Deuteronomy 32:10 describes God's care for Israel in the 'howling waste' of the wilderness, where He led them here.