What did the pillar of fire provide for the Israelites during the night of the crossing?
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Correct answer: Light so they could travel by night
The pillar of fire gave light to the Israelites, enabling them to move forward through the sea even though it was night. Simultaneously, the cloud kept the Egyptians in darkness.
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