Exodus 14:2-4

EasyEnglish Bible

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. ³ Then Pharaoh will think, “The Israelites are confused. They do not know where they are going. The desert has stopped them.” ⁴ Then 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.