21. And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:
22. He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
22. He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
A comet moves round as the earth rotates, and would have led them in circles. On the other hand, fire tornadoes are relatively static and fit the bill perfectly. For instance, see:
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