Read Exodus 17.8-16.In 17.8-16: Amalek attacks Israel, but Israel defeats them. In verse 8: Amalek is a desert tribe from the nation of Edom (Gen 36.12) that lives in the wilderness around Kadesh (Num 13.29). In verse 9: This is the first mention of Joshua. Joshua is Moses' young assistant (24.13; 33.11) and Israel's military commander. Joshua becomes leader of all Israel after Moses' death (Num 27.12-23; Joshua (1.1-11). In verse 10: Hur is a leader in the Israelite tribe of Judah (24.14; 31.2) In verses 11-12: Moses' raised hands are a sign of divine power that aids the Israelites in their battle against Amalek. In verse 14: Write ... in a book or scroll. 1 Chronicles 4.41-43 recounts the final defeat of Amalek during the reign of Hezekiah, king of Judah. In verse15: The word banner ('nas") puns on the verb "test" ("Nasah," v. 7). In verse 16: War with Amalek continues for many generations (1 Sam 15.1-9; 30.1-20). Comments or Questions..
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