Pharaoh's horsemen and his army overtook the fleeing Hebrews encamped by the sea at

Pharaoh's horsemen and his army overtook the fleeing Hebrews encamped by the sea at "Pi-hahiroth." This event is recorded in the book of Exodus in the Bible. After the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt, they were led by Moses towards the promised land. Pharaoh had a change of heart and sent his army after them. The Israelites found themselves trapped between the sea and the Egyptian army. However, God miraculously parted the sea, allowing the Israelites to cross to the other side. When the Egyptians pursued them, the sea closed in on them, destroying the army. The location where this event took place is referred to as Pi-hahiroth, which is believed to be near the eastern edge of the Nile delta.