Israel were four factions at the sea — One was for lunging

Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Mekhilta Tractate Vayehi Beshalach 3:27

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 13, 2025

Israel were four factions at the sea: One was for lunging into the sea; another, for returning to Egypt; another for warring against them; another, for crying out against them. Those who were for lunging into the sea—it was said to them: "Stand ready to see the salvation of the L–rd. Those who were for returning to Egypt—it was said to them: "For as you see Egypt this day, you shall see them no more, forever." Those who were for warring against it"—it was said to them: "the L–rd will war for you." Those who were for crying out against them—it was said to them: "And you be still."

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