Joshua 24:7

And when they cried vnto the Lord, hee put darkenesse betweene you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea vpon them, and couered them, and your eyes haue seene what I haue done in Egypt, and ye dwelt in the wildernes a long season. Joshua 24:7 (KJV)

The book of Joshua records the Israelites’ conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua’s leadership after the death of Moses. In this speech Joshua reminds the people of God’s past faithfulness and deliverance.

The Israelites, while enslaved in Egypt, cried out to the Lord in deep distress (see Exodus 2:23‑25). Their cries demonstrate their desperation and dependence on divine help.

When they cried, the LORD put darkness between them and the Egyptians, a separation that protected the people. The text also alludes to a plague of darkness that covered Egypt (Exodus 10:21‑23), underscoring the miraculous nature of God’s intervention.

The Lord then brought the sea upon the pursuing Egyptian army, covering them as He divided the waters for the Israelites to cross on dry ground (Exodus 14:21‑28). This act displayed His power and secured the people’s escape.

Joshua emphasizes that the Israelites themselves saw these events—“your eyes have seen what I have done in Egypt.” Their personal witness reinforces the reality of God’s faithfulness and power.

After crossing the sea, the people dwelt in the wilderness a long season, the period of desert wandering before entering the land (Joshua 5:6). This prolonged stay highlights God’s continued provision.

By recalling these past miracles, Joshua calls the Israelites to trust the same God who rescued them from slavery, shielded them with darkness, and defeated their enemies. The passage stands as a lasting testimony to God’s covenant faithfulness and power.