Exodus 15:4
ESV
"Pharaoh 's chariots and his host he cast into the sea, and his chosen officers were sunk in the Red Sea.
NIV
Pharaoh’s chariots and his army he has hurled into the sea. The best of Pharaoh’s officers are drowned in the Red Sea.
NASB
Pharaoh’s chariots and his army He has thrown into the sea; And the choicest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.
CSB
He threw Pharaoh’s chariots and his army into the sea; the elite of his officers were drowned in the Red Sea.
NLT
Pharaoh’s chariots and army he has hurled into the sea. The finest of Pharaoh’s officers are drowned in the Red Sea.
KJV
Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.
NKJV
Pharaoh’s chariots and his army He has cast into the sea; His chosen captains also are drowned in the Red Sea.
What does Exodus 15:4 mean?
After Israel left Egypt (Exodus 12:40–41), Egypt's king, the pharaoh, decided to chase them down (Exodus 14:5). He led a group of select chariots and horsemen, catching Israel at the seashore (Exodus 14:6–9). This army tried to follow Israel along the dry path God had cleared, only to be drowned once the Hebrews were safely on the other side (Exodus 14:21–29). This chapter (Exodus 15:1–3) is mostly a record of Israel's celebration of this rescue.At the time, Egypt's army was among the strongest military forces in the world. Their devastating defeat in full view of the Israelites (Exodus 15:6) proved God's power over those who oppose Him and His people. Despite their superior soldiers, wealth, and weaponry, the Egyptian soldiers were no match for the supernatural power of the Lord.
