<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article possibly contains original research . Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations . Statements consisting only of original research should be removed . (March 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article possibly contains original research . Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations . Statements consisting only of original research should be removed . (March 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Crossing of the Red Sea (Hebrew: קריעת ים סוף Kriat Yam Suph - Crossing of the Red Sea or Sea of Reeds (1)) is part of the biblical narrative of the escape of the Israelites, led by Moses, from the pursuing Egyptians in the Book of Exodus 13: 17 - 14: 29 . This story is also mentioned in the Quran in Surah 26: Al - Shu'ara' (The Poets) in verses 60 - 67 . </P> <P> According to the Exodus account, Moses held out his staff and the Red Sea was parted by God . The Israelites walked on the exposed dry ground and crossed the sea, followed by the Egyptian army . Moses again moved his staff once the Israelites had crossed and the sea closed again, drowning the whole Egyptian army . </P>

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