Overview
The Bible addresses pi-hahiroth across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus and Numbers. Closely related themes include Migdol, Red Sea, Egypt and Egyptians.
Key Bible verses about pi-hahiroth
Old Testament
Exodus
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against Baalzephon: before it shall ye encamp by the sea.
But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, and his horsemen, and his army, and overtook them encamping by the sea, beside Pihahiroth, before Baalzephon.
Numbers
And they removed from Etham, and turned again unto Pihahiroth, which is before Baalzephon: and they pitched before Migdol.
And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying pi-hahiroth for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 14:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Exodus and Numbers each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Migdol, Red Sea, Egypt and Egyptians.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about pi-hahiroth?
The Bible addresses pi-hahiroth across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus and Numbers. Closely related themes include Migdol, Red Sea, Egypt and Egyptians.
How many Bible verses are about pi-hahiroth?
The Bible references pi-hahiroth in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention pi-hahiroth?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 14:2: “Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against Baalzephon: before it shall ye encamp by the sea.”
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