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Deuteronomy 25:17

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Berean Standard Bible

Remember what the Amalekites did to you along your way from Egypt,

American Standard Version (1901)

Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way as ye came forth out of Egypt;

Bible in Basic English

Keep in mind what Amalek did to you on your way from Egypt;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Remember what Amalec did to thee in the way when thou camest out of Egypt:

Free Bible Version

Remember what the Amalekites did to you on your way out of Egypt.

Geneva Bible 1599

Remember what Amalek did vnto thee by the way, when ye were come out of Egypt:

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt;

One Unity Resource Bible

Remember what Amalek did to you by the way as you came out of Egypt [Abode of slavery];

Translation for Translators

Continue to remember what the Amalek people-group did to your ancestors when they were coming out of Egypt.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Call to mind what Amalek did to you on the road as you came out of Egypt,

Noah Webster Bible

Remember what Amalek did to thee by the way, when ye had come forth from Egypt;

World English Bible

Remember what Amalek did to you by the way as you came out of Egypt,

Young's Literal Translation

'Remember that which Amalek hath done to thee in the way, in your going out from Egypt,

Context

Revenge on the Amalekites

¹⁶For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.¹⁷Remember what the Amalekites did to you along your way from Egypt,¹⁸how they met you on your journey when you were tired and weary, and they attacked all your stragglers; they had no fear of God.

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Summary

This verse recounts the command to remember the treacherous attack of the Amalekites on the Israelites when they were weary and vulnerable during their journey from Egypt. It serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and preparedness against enemies who may seek to harm or weaken God's people. The Amalekites' unprovoked aggression symbolizes the ongoing spiritual battle believers face, urging them to rely on God's strength and protection in the face of adversity. Ultimately, this passage underscores the need for God's people to stand firm in faith and unity, trusting in His deliverance and justice.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

But whilst the Israelites were to make love the guiding principle of their conduct in their dealings with a neighbour, and even with strangers and foes, this love was not to degenerate into weakness or indifference towards open ungodliness. To impress this truth upon the people, Moses concludes the discourse on the law by reminding them of the crafty enmity manifested towards them by Amalek on their march out of Egypt, and with the command to root out the Amalekites (cf. Exo 17:9-16). This heathen nation had come against Israel on its journey, viz., at Rephidim in Horeb, and had attacked its rear: "All the enfeebled behind thee, whilst thou wast faint and weary, without fearing God." זנּב, lit., to tail, hence to attack or destroy the rear of an army or of a travelling people (cf. Jos 10:19). For this reason, when the Lord should have given Israel rest in the land of its inheritance, it was to root out the remembrance of Amalek under heaven. (On the execution of this command, see 1 Sam 15.) "Thou shalt not forget it:" an emphatic enforcement of the "remember" in Deu 25:17.

Deuteronomy 25:17

Revenge on the Amalekites

¹⁶For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.¹⁷Remember what the Amalekites did to you along your way from Egypt,¹⁸how they met you on your journey when you were tired and weary, and they attacked all your stragglers; they had no fear of God.

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Berean Standard Bible

Remember what the Amalekites did to you along your way from Egypt,

American Standard Version (1901)

Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way as ye came forth out of Egypt;

Bible in Basic English

Keep in mind what Amalek did to you on your way from Egypt;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Remember what Amalec did to thee in the way when thou camest out of Egypt:

Free Bible Version

Remember what the Amalekites did to you on your way out of Egypt.

Geneva Bible 1599

Remember what Amalek did vnto thee by the way, when ye were come out of Egypt:

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt;

One Unity Resource Bible

Remember what Amalek did to you by the way as you came out of Egypt [Abode of slavery];

Translation for Translators

Continue to remember what the Amalek people-group did to your ancestors when they were coming out of Egypt.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Call to mind what Amalek did to you on the road as you came out of Egypt,

Noah Webster Bible

Remember what Amalek did to thee by the way, when ye had come forth from Egypt;

World English Bible

Remember what Amalek did to you by the way as you came out of Egypt,

Young's Literal Translation

'Remember that which Amalek hath done to thee in the way, in your going out from Egypt,

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

But whilst the Israelites were to make love the guiding principle of their conduct in their dealings with a neighbour, and even with strangers and foes, this love was not to degenerate into weakness or indifference towards open ungodliness. To impress this truth upon the people, Moses concludes the discourse on the law by reminding them of the crafty enmity manifested towards them by Amalek on their march out of Egypt, and with the command to root out the Amalekites (cf. Exo 17:9-16). This heathen nation had come against Israel on its journey, viz., at Rephidim in Horeb, and had attacked its rear: "All the enfeebled behind thee, whilst thou wast faint and weary, without fearing God." זנּב, lit., to tail, hence to attack or destroy the rear of an army or of a travelling people (cf. Jos 10:19). For this reason, when the Lord should have given Israel rest in the land of its inheritance, it was to root out the remembrance of Amalek under heaven. (On the execution of this command, see 1 Sam 15.) "Thou shalt not forget it:" an emphatic enforcement of the "remember" in Deu 25:17.