The exact number of people Moses led out of Egypt is a topic of debate among scholars and theologians. According to the Bible, specifically in the book of Exodus, it is often cited that around 600,000 men, not counting women and children, left Egypt. This figure is found in Exodus 12:37, where it mentions that ‘about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children’ went on the Exodus journey.
If we consider the women and children, some estimates suggest that the total number could reach around 2 to 3 million individuals. This number encompasses families and possibly entire clans escaping slavery and seeking freedom in the wilderness.
However, there are various interpretations regarding these figures. Some scholars argue that these numbers could be exaggerated and symbolic rather than literal, suggesting that the Exodus may have involved a smaller group than commonly thought. Regardless of the actual number, the story symbolizes a crucial moment of liberation and faith in Jewish and Christian traditions.