The Making of a Nation

The Making of a Nation

Exodus

The Exodus of Israel from Egypt is a biblical story of the Hebrews who were reduced to slavery for centuries by Egypt and were emancipate to return, under the leadership of Moses and Aaron in the land of Canaan and take possession under the divine promise made to their ancestors. The exodus from Egypt and crossing the desert that ensue are described in the Book of Exodus, of Leviticus, of Numbers and Deuteronomy. The Israelites left the land of Canaan for Egypt when Joseph became prime minister of Egypt. After the death of Joseph, and the advent of a Pharaoh did not know Joseph (Salzman, 2009). The Egyptians, alarmed by the rapid population growth of the Israelites and their lending dominating set, enslaved them for hundreds of years. Moses in exile in Egypt at that time was called to become their leader. Returning to Egypt, he tried to negotiate with Pharaoh, who was not receptive, and he did not know the God of Moses. Moses, under God's command, invoked one set of wounds. Finally, Pharaoh agreed with the demands of the Israelites, Moses led them to leave the desert to honor their God. However, Pharaoh changed his mind upon departure, and sent a number of soldiers to bring them back. The Israelites escaped miraculously, through a "sea" on dry ground, the waters forming a wall on each of their side. When the Israelites crossed the sea, the sea closed, trapping Egyptian pursuers, who could not flee because their tanks were bogged down.

The Covenant Agreement, The Decalogue and Code of Laws

In the third month after their Exodus from Egypt, the day the Israelites came to Sinai desert. Leaving Rephidim, they came to the wilderness of Sinai and camped in the wilderness in front ...