Exodus 14:17 explains God hardened the Egyptians' hearts so they would pursue into the sea, directly leading to the event in verse 23.

In Exodus 14:6, Pharaoh prepares his chariot and army—the very forces that later pursue Israel into the sea here.

Exodus 14:7 specifies the six hundred choice chariots and all Egypt’s chariots—the military might that now enters the sea.

Exodus 15:9 records the enemy's boast to pursue and destroy, reflecting the arrogant intention behind the pursuit in verse 23.

Exodus 15:19 summarizes the same event: Pharaoh's horses and horsemen entering the sea, and God bringing the waters back.

Deuteronomy 11:4 recalls this same event: God overwhelmed the pursuing Egyptian army with the Red Sea waters.

Isaiah 43:17 recalls God bringing out Egypt’s chariots and extinguishing them—the same army that chased Israel into the sea.

1 Samuel 6:6 warns against hardening hearts like Pharaoh, whose stubbornness led to this pursuit and destruction.