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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the Bible, how did the Hebrews escape to the Sinai Desert from Egypt?
A
The people walked on water.
B
The fought a bloody war and won.
C
The planned a sneak escape.
D
God parted the Red Sea.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Moses holds out his staff and God parts the waters of the Yam Suph (Reed Sea). The Israelites walk on dry ground and cross the sea, followed by the Egyptian army. Once the Israelites have safely crossed, Moses drops his staff, closing the sea, and drowning the pursuing Egyptians.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sinai. North end of the Gulf of Suez, where Israelites crossed the Red Sea / American Colony, Jerusalem.

Detailed explanation-3: -When the Israelites reached the Red Sea Moses stretched out his hand and the waters divided, allowing his followers safe passage. The Egyptians followed them but God again commanded Moses to stretch out his hand and the sea engulfed the army. This story is recounted in the Old Testament (Exodus 14: 19-31).

Detailed explanation-4: -Exodus, the liberation of the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt in the 13th century bce, under the leadership of Moses; also, the Old Testament book of the same name.

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