14 — 6) "and he took his people with him" — He "took" them

Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Mekhilta Tractate Vayehi Beshalach 2:27

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 19, 2025

(Ibid. 14:6) "and he took his people with him": He "took" them with words, saying to them. It is the way of kings to be leaders from the rear and to have their armies preceding them, but I will precede you, viz. (Ibid. 10) "And Pharaoh pressed ahead" (of the others.) It is the way of kings that all the people take the spoils and place them before him and he takes first choice, but I will share equally with you, viz. (15:9) "I shall divide the spoils" (with you.) And, what is more, I will open for you treasure troves of silver and of gold and of precious stones and pearls and I will give (them) to you. Thus, "and he 'took' his people with him"—with words.

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