¹⁴ Pathrus, Casluh (the Philistines came from them), and Caphtor.^(A)

The Route of the Exodus

¹⁷ When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road to the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearby; for God said, ‘The people will change their minds and return to Egypt if they face war.’^(A)