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One of my favourite parts of the story...:)
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The Exodus
Some 600,000 Children of Israel - besides women and children - left Egypt. When they reached the shores of the Red Sea, they were totally overwhelmed when they saw Pharaoh's chariots chasing after them. But the waters miraculously parted and they crossed over on dry land. As the pursuing Egyptians drew near; however, the waters of the sea returned to drown Pharaoh and his hosts.

Once on the other side - and free - the Israelites recognized the greatness of the miracle. Moses leads them in a song of praise: Shirat Hayam, the Song of the Sea. The Midrash records how the angels, too, wished to add their acclaim. But God refuses: "The work of my hands is drowning in the sea, and you want to chant a song of victory before me!"

God's covenant to Abraham was fulfilled. Now that physical freedom had been achieved, it now remained for the Children of Israel to march on to spiritual freedom and the Land of Israel.
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Full story here: www.virtualjerusalem.com/holidays/pesach/story.htm