Exodus 17:10

Translations

Modern

Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

Traditional

So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

Literal

And Joshua did as Moses said to him, to fight with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

Latin

Fecit Josue ut locutus erat Moyses, et pugnavit contra Amalec: Moyses autem et Aaron et Hur ascenderunt super verticem collis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

Notes

Exodus 17:9–13

This victory was a gift from God. The description in this passage makes that clear.

God’s blessing determined the outcome of the battle. Moses showed this by raising his hands. When his hands were lifted up, Israel prevailed.

This pattern appeared again and again when Israel entered the land of Canaan. When God blessed them, they succeeded.

But without God’s blessing, Israel could do nothing. They failed when they tried to fight on their own (see Numbers 14:42–45; Joshua 7:10–12).

Exodus 17:8–16

Israel defeated the Amalekites only because God blessed them and took care of them.

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua Moses The Amalekites Complete Dedication Complete Destruction Preaching to a Tough Crowd

Events

Wilderness Wanderings

Related verses

Exodus 24:14
And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute can go to them.”
Exodus 31:2
“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Joshua 11:15
As the LORD had commanded His servant Moses, so Moses commanded Joshua. That is what Joshua did, leaving nothing undone of all that the LORD had commanded Moses.
Exodus 17:12
When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.
Matthew 28:20
…and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
John 2:5
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”
John 15:14
You are My friends if you do what I command you.

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Hur: A companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Places

Amalek: A nomadic people, descendants of Esau, enemies of Israel

Glossary

Aaron Amalek, Amalekites Arabia, Arabs Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Hur Joshua (Person) Moses Numbers, Book of Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Hur: An Israelite Who Assisted in Supporting Moses' Hands During Battle Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Rephidim: Amalek Overcome Miracles: Catalogue of The Defeat of Amalek Prayer: Answered: Moses, in the Battle with the Amalekites The Amalekites: Discomfited at Rephidim Through the Intercession of Moses

Exodus 17:10

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