And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them:
Ver. 19. And the Angel of God.] Christ, the Angel of God's presence. See Exodus 13:21; Exodus 23:23 .
Went behind them.] So "the glory of the Lord" was "their rearward." Isa 58:8 He will be to his both van and rear. Isa 52:12