Book of Exodus
General Information
Exodus, the second book of the Bible, derives its name from the
narrative's main theme, Israel's exodus from Egypt. Picking up where
Genesis left off, the first 15 chapters of Exodus describe Egypt's
harsh policy toward Israel and the escape of the Israelites from
their bondage. The narrative follows the career of Moses from his
marvelous birth through his exile in Midian. It continues with his
final victorious contest with Pharaoh, in which Moses is God's
spokesman, and ends with the Egyptian debacle at the Reed
(traditionally Red) Sea. Chapters 16 - 40 describe the march of the
Israelites through the wilderness to Mount Sinai, where God descends
on the mountain, gives the law to Moses, and establishes a quickly
broken Covenant with Israel that must be reestablished after Aaron
makes the Golden Calf.
Book of Exodus
Brief Outline
- Israel in Egypt (1:1-12:36)
- The journey to Sinai (12:37-19:2)
- Israel at Sinai (19:3-40:38)
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