Hebrew prophet and lawgiver who, according to the Biblical book of Exodus, led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Their passage out of Egypt was obstructed by the Red Sea, and the Pharaoh had changed his mind about freeing the Israelites and sent an army of chariots to recapture them. With his rod, Moses parted the Red Sea and his people safely passed to the other side. However, when the Egyptian chariots pursued, the parted waters collapsed and destroyed them. See also Pharaoh and Red Sea in this glossary.—LCDH Approved Glossary