Parashat Beshalach – Opening Questions

Why did Hashem take the Children of Israel on a roundabout route through the desert?
What was the purpose of the miracle at Marah, and what is the meaning of "שָׁם שָׂם לוֹ חֹק וּמִשְׁפָּט וְשָׁם נִסָּהוּ"?
How miraculous was the splitting of Yam Suf?
What was so terrible about Amalek's attack that it led to the decree of their total annihilation?
When Paroh finally agreed to let the Israelites go was he expelling them permanently or merely granting them a three day leave of absence?

Parashat Beshalach/Questions