Why did Moses part the Red Sea?

The Crossing of the Red Sea (Hebrew: קריעת ים סוף Kriat Yam Suph - Crossing of the Red Sea or Sea of Reeds) is part of the biblical narrative of the Exodus, the escape of the Israelites, led by Moses, from the pursuing Egyptians in the Book of Exodus. read more

If Moses did indeed part the Red Sea it was likely in order to allow the remaining Israelites he was bringing out of Egypt to reunite with an army of other Israelites that were waiting for them across the Red Sea to battle the Egyptians in case they dared to cross over in pursuit of them. read more