After the Israelites safely crossed the Red Sea, the Egyptians chased after them and were drowned. God's angels wanted to celebrate the enemy's demise. According to the commentary, God saw this and grew angry. He said, in essence: Stop celebrating. For those were my children, too.
After the Israelites crossed the Red Sea and escaped from the pursuing Egyptians, the moment was bittersweet. The angels of heaven were eager to celebrate the defeat of the Israelites' foes, feeling jubilant over their enemies' destruction. However, this celebration was met with divine disapproval.
God's anger stemmed from the realization that, despite the Egyptians being adversaries, they were still His creations. He expressed his displeasure at the angels' joy over the loss of life, reminding them that all souls are valuable. This moment highlights a profound lesson about compassion and the sanctity of life, even for those who may oppose us.
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