Poetry, a powerful vehicle for remembrance, was commonly used in Egyptian texts to emphasize a prose narrative. This is the first poetic rendition of God’s mighty deliverance, but the events are rehearsed again in Psalms 78 and 106. Both Moses and Miriam teach the song to the Israelites. The first part addresses the events that have already occurred, hailing God as the majestic warrior whose mighty acts completely nullify the claims of Pharaoh to be divine. This song celebrates victory …