Exodus 8:27

8:27 We must go on a three-day journey into the desert and sacrifice to the Lord our God, just as he is telling us.”

Exodus 13:17-18

The Leading of God

13:17 When Pharaoh released the people, God did not lead them by the way to the land of the Philistines, although that was nearby, for God said, “Lest the people change their minds and return to Egypt when they experience war.” 13:18 So God brought the people around by the way of the desert to the Red Sea, and the Israelites went up from the land of Egypt prepared for battle.