10 As Pharaoh drew near , the sons of Israel looked e , and behold , the Egyptians were marching after them, and they became very frightened ; so the sons of Israel cried out to the Lord . 11 Then they said to Moses , "Is it because e there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness ? Why have you dealt with us in this way , bringing us out of Egypt ? 12 " Is this not the word that we spoke to you in Egypt , saying , 'Leave us alone that we may serve the Egyptians '? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness ." 13 But Moses said to the people , " Do not fear ! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord which He will accomplish for you today ; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today , you will never e see them again forever e . 14 " The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent ."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 14:10-14
Commentary on Exodus 14:10-14
(Read Exodus 14:10-14)
There was no way open to Israel but upward, and thence their deliverance came. We may be in the way of duty, following God, and hastening toward heaven, yet may be troubled on every side. Some cried out unto the Lord; their fear led them to pray, and that was well. God brings us into straits, that he may bring us to our knees. Others cried out against Moses; fear set them murmuring as if God were not still able to work miracles. They quarrel with Moses for bringing them out of Egypt; and so were angry with God for the greatest kindness ever done them; thus gross are the absurdities of unbelief. Moses says, Fear ye not. It is always our duty and interest, when we cannot get out of troubles, yet to get above our fears; let them quicken our prayers and endeavours, but not silence our faith and hope. "Stand still," think not to save yourselves either by fighting or flying; wait God's orders, and observe them. Compose yourselves, by confidence in God, into peaceful thoughts of the great salvation God is about to work for you. If God brings his people into straits, he will find a way to bring them out.