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; Josh 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: This is the first reference to Moses' writing 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 verse 15: The word banner ("nas") puns on the verb "test" ("nash," v. 7).
In verse 16: War with Amalek continues for many generations (1 Sam 15.1-9; 30.1-20).
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