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HE WILL PURSUE AND OVERTAKE THE ENEMY

Exodus 15:9-10 (AMP)
9  The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my desire shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
10  You [Lord] blew with Your wind, the sea covered them; [clad in mail] they sank as lead in the mighty waters.

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