Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
the angel of God--that is, the pillar of cloud [see on Exodus 13:21]. The slow and silent movement of that majestic column through the air, and occupying a position behind them must have excited the astonishment of the Israelites (Isaiah 58:8). It was an effectual barrier between them and their pursuers, not only protecting them, but concealing their movements. Thus, the same cloud produced light (a symbol of favor) to the people of God, and darkness (a symbol of wrath) to their enemies (compare 2 Corinthians 2:16).
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Exodus 13:21-22
Numbers 9:17
Numbers 10:33
Isaiah 4:5
Isaiah 58:8
Isaiah 63:9
Zechariah 9:14
Malachi 3:1
1 Corinthians 10:4
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