... > Bible > Old Testament > Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua: from the bondage of the Israelites in Egypt to their settlement in Canaan > the book Exodus: story of Moses and Aaron > Exodus (part II): journey of Israel to Mount Sinai > after crossing the Red Sea the Israelites rejoice and praise God (Exodus 15:1-21) > Miriam takes up a tambourine and dances; all the women follow her > Miriam's song of praise ~ Exodus