In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.
Ver. 14. In the daytime also he led them with a cloud] This cloud not only conducted them, but also compassed them in on every side, both to keep them from the parching heat of the sun, and to save them from the sight and violence of their enemies, Exodus 13:21. A figure of God's guidance of his Church, and protection over the same, Isa 4:5 Nehemiah 9:9 .