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There are actually two songs – Moses’ song “Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord” (15:1) and Miriam’s song, which carries along the other women: “and all the women went out after her, drumming and dancing” (14:20) and shares with them: “Sing to the Lord for He is mightily exalted; He cast horse and rider into the sea” (14:21).<\/span><\/p>\n

A song is not only another way to tell a story, it’s a way to express emotions and emphasize what’s important to the singer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few things that the Song at the Sea emphasizes:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. What happened? <\/b>The song features a detailed description of the drowning of the Egyptians with all their impressive vehicles.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Where are we going?<\/b> The journey has just begun, but the Song at the Sea takes us into the future – to the entry to the Holy Land and even to the Temple – “You bring them in and plant them in the mountain of Your inheritance, the place, O Lord, which You have made for You to dwell in, the sanctuary, O Lord, which Your hands have established” (15:17).<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. What do people say?<\/b> Verses 14-16 report world opinion: “Nations heard and trembled, the dwellers of Philistia were gripped with fear. Then were the chiefs of Edom frightened; the mighty men of Moab – trembling took hold of them; all the inhabitants of Canaan melted away…”<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Moses<\/b> – Where is he?<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. The Lord!<\/b> “The Lord will rule forever and ever” (15:18) – a description of God’s salvation and praise of God are an essential element of the Song.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Points to Ponder:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Special words<\/b>. “Mightily exalted,” “and I will glorify Him,” “cover them,” “fill them,” etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Rich similes<\/b>. Stone, lead, straw.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Women singing and men singing<\/b>. There are subtle, thought-provoking differences between the two songs that the chapter describes. Does Miriam’s song begin with the people and trickle down – “And Miriam answered them” – while Moses’ song is organized at the behest of the leader? What’s the difference between Moses’ staff of leadership and Miriam’s tambourine? And who started singing first, anyway? The men, as the chapter recounts, or the women, as often happens in real life?<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. After the Song – Marah and Eylim<\/b>. The two first stops on the desert journey – and they’re already dealing with one of the desert’s greatest challenges: potable water. At Marah the bitter water is sweetened by a miracle. At Eylim they camp at an impressive oasis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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