Exodus 14:1-4

1Then the Lord said to Moses,

2‘Tell the Israelites that they must turn round. They must go and stay near Pi-Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You must put up your tents beside the sea, across from Baal Zephon.

3Then Pharaoh will think, “The Israelites are confused. They do not know where they are going. The desert has stopped them.”

4Then I will cause Pharaoh's mind to become hard again. He will go to catch the Israelites. I will show how great I am when I win against Pharaoh and his whole army. Because of this, the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord.’ The Israelites did what God said.