Question 19
Moses and the ExodusGod did not lead the Israelites by the way of the land of the Philistines although that was near because
- A.He wanted them to learn through hardship in the wilderness
- B.the Egyptians would have overtaken them
- C.they were afraid of the Philistines
- D.He did not want them to see war and return to Egypt.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (He did not want them to see war and return to Egypt.)
Explanation
Exodus 13:17: God said, "Lest the people repent when they see war, and return to Egypt."