to camp by the sea so that later He could deliver them miraculously. 14:3 The Egyptians would note Israel’s route of escape, note the change in direction (v. 2), and conclude that they were bewildered. This was a ruse, of course, orchestrated by God Himself. 14:4, 5 then I will harden Pharaoh’s heart: See Ex. 3:19; 4:21; 5:2; 7:3, 13, 14; 14:8. One more blow against Pharaoh was determined. The meaning of the verb gain honor is significant. When Moses and Aaron had first approached Pharaoh (5:1–9),