Exodus 13:19-22

Contemporary English Version

^19 (A) Moses had them take the bones of Joseph, whose dying words had been, “God will come to your rescue, and when he does, be sure to take my bones with you.”

²⁰ The people of Israel left Succoth and camped at Etham at the border of Egypt near the desert. ^21-22 (B) During the day the Lord went ahead of his people in a thick cloud, and during the night he went ahead of them in a flaming fire. That way the Lord could lead them at all times, whether day or night.