Where were the Israelites encamped when Pharaoh's army caught up to them?
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Correct answer: At Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea
God specifically told Moses to have the Israelites turn back and encamp at Pi-hahiroth before Baal-zephon. This location appeared to trap them against the sea, emboldening Pharaoh to pursue them.
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