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51 God killed all the firstborn sons in Egypt,
    the oldest son of each family of Ham.[a]
52 But God led out his people like sheep.
    He guided them like a flock through the desert.
53 He led them to safety. They had nothing to fear.
    But their enemies drowned in the sea.

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Footnotes

  1. 78:51 Ham The people in Egypt were descendants of Ham, one of Noah’s sons. See Genesis 10:6.

51 He struck down all the firstborn of Egypt,(A)
    the firstfruits of manhood in the tents of Ham.(B)
52 But he brought his people out like a flock;(C)
    he led them like sheep through the wilderness.
53 He guided them safely, so they were unafraid;
    but the sea engulfed(D) their enemies.(E)

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