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Exodus 17:13

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Berean Standard Bible

So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

Bible in Basic English

And Joshua overcame Amalek and his people with the sword.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Josue put Amalec and his people to flight, by the edge of the sword.

Free Bible Version

As a result Joshua defeated the Amalekite army.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ioshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

One Unity Resource Bible

Joshua [Salvation Yah] defeated Amalek [Man who licks up] and his people with the edge of the sword. (Maftir ·Conclusion·)

Translation for Translators

So Joshua and the men with him completely defeated the Amalek people-group, using their swords to fight against them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Joshua defeated the people of Amalek with the sword.

Noah Webster Bible

And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

World English Bible

Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

Young's Literal Translation

and Joshua weakeneth Amalek and his people by the mouth of the sword.

Context

The Defeat of the Amalekites

¹²When 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.¹³So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword.

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(Exodus) Exodus 17:13-16

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Summary

In Exodus 17:13, we see Joshua leading the Israelite army against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites prevailed, but when he grew tired and lowered his hands, the Amalekites gained the upper hand. This verse illustrates the importance of prayer, intercession, and dependence on God for victory in battles. It also highlights the unity and support within the community of believers, as Aaron and Hur helped Moses to keep his hands lifted. Ultimately, Exodus 17:13 teaches us the significance of spiritual warfare and the power of God's intervention when His people seek Him wholeheartedly.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people - Amalek might have been the name of the ruler of this people continued down from their ancestor, (see Clarke on Exo 17:8 (note)), as Pharaoh was the name of all succeeding kings in Egypt. If this were the case, then Amalek and his people mean the prince and the army that fought under him. But if Amalek stand here for the Amalekites, then his people must mean the confederates he had employed on this occasion.

Exodus 17:13

The Defeat of the Amalekites

¹²When 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.¹³So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword.

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Berean Standard Bible

So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

Bible in Basic English

And Joshua overcame Amalek and his people with the sword.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Josue put Amalec and his people to flight, by the edge of the sword.

Free Bible Version

As a result Joshua defeated the Amalekite army.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ioshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

One Unity Resource Bible

Joshua [Salvation Yah] defeated Amalek [Man who licks up] and his people with the edge of the sword. (Maftir ·Conclusion·)

Translation for Translators

So Joshua and the men with him completely defeated the Amalek people-group, using their swords to fight against them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Joshua defeated the people of Amalek with the sword.

Noah Webster Bible

And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

World English Bible

Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

Young's Literal Translation

and Joshua weakeneth Amalek and his people by the mouth of the sword.