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Exodus 17:8

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Exodus 17:8 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim.

King James Version KJV

¶ Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.

American Standard Version ASV

Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then Amalek came and made war on Israel in Rephidim.

Free Bible Version FBV

Then some Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then came Amalek and fought with Israel in Rephidim.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Amalek cometh, and fighteth with Israel in Rephidim,

World English Bible WEB

Then Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Amalec came, and fought against Israel in Raphidim.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then the descendants of the Amalek people-group came and fought against the Israeli people at Rephidim.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 17:8

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Exodus 17:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יָּבֹ֖א עֲמָלֵ֑ק וַ/יִּלָּ֥חֶם עִם יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל בִּ/רְפִידִֽם
וַ/יָּבֹ֖א bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עֲמָלֵ֑ק ʻĂmâlêq H6002 Amalek N-proper
וַ/יִּלָּ֥חֶם lâcham H3898 to fight Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עִם ʻim H5973 with Prep
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
בִּ/רְפִידִֽם Rᵉphîydîym H7508 Rephidim Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 17:8

וַ/יָּבֹ֖א bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עֲמָלֵ֑ק ʻĂmâlêq H6002 "Amalek" N-proper
Amalek was a descendant of Esau and the ancestor of a tribe in southern Canaan. The Amalekites were enemies of the Israelites, as seen in the story of Exodus and 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.12; son of: Eliphaz (H0464) and Timna (H8555); brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073) and Korah (H7141H) § Amalek = "dweller in a valley" 1) son of Eliphaz by his concubine Timnah, grandson of Esau, and progenitor of a tribe of people in southern Canaan 2) descendants of Amalek
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Amalek. See also: Genesis 36:12; Judges 10:12; Psalms 83:8.
וַ/יִּלָּ֥חֶם lâcham H3898 "to fight" Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this word means to feed on or consume something, often referring to eating food or battling against someone. It's used in stories like David's battles and the Israelites' struggles in the wilderness.
Definition: 1) to fight, do battle, make war 1a) (Qal) to fight, do battle 1b) (Niphal) to engage in battle, wage war
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: devour, eat, [idiom] ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (make) war(-ring). See also: Exodus 1:10; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 35:1.
עִם ʻim H5973 "with" Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
בִּ/רְפִידִֽם Rᵉphîydîym H7508 "Rephidim" Prep | N-proper
Rephidim means resting places, a stop in the wilderness between Egypt and Sinai. Israel stayed here before reaching Mount Sinai. It is mentioned in the book of Exodus.
Definition: § Rephidim = "rests" or "stays" or "resting places" a station of Israel in the wilderness between Egypt and Sinai
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Rephidim. See also: Exodus 17:1; Exodus 19:2; Numbers 33:15.

Study Notes — Exodus 17:8

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1 Genesis 36:12 Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.
2 Deuteronomy 25:17–19 Remember what the Amalekites did to you along your way from Egypt, how they met you on your journey when you were tired and weary, and they attacked all your stragglers; they had no fear of God. When the LORD your God gives you rest from the enemies around you in the land that He is giving you to possess as an inheritance, you are to blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. Do not forget!
3 Numbers 24:20 Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.”
4 1 Samuel 30:1 On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down.
5 1 Samuel 15:2 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they ambushed them on their way up from Egypt.
6 Psalms 83:7 of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre.
7 Genesis 36:16 Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.

Exodus 17:8 Summary

This verse tells us that the Amalekites, a group of mean and aggressive people, came and attacked the Israelites at a place called Rephidim. The Israelites had been traveling through the wilderness and were probably feeling tired and vulnerable, but God was still with them and would help them, just like He promised in Exodus 13:21-22. This story teaches us to trust in God's power and provision, even when things seem scary or uncertain, and to remember that He is always with us, as seen in Hebrews 13:5-6. By trusting in God, we can face any challenge that comes our way, just like the Israelites did with God's help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the Amalekites and why did they attack the Israelites?

The Amalekites were a nomadic people who lived in the desert and were known for their cruelty and aggression, as seen in their attack on the Israelites at Rephidim, which is recorded in Exodus 17:8, and also in Deuteronomy 25:17-19, where their evil deeds are remembered.

What is the significance of the location Rephidim in this verse?

Rephidim was a place where the Israelites camped in the wilderness, and it is also where they previously tested the Lord, as seen in Exodus 17:7, by questioning whether He was among them or not, which led to the naming of the place Massah and Meribah.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in Exodus 17?

This verse is a continuation of the story in Exodus 17, where the Israelites are journeying through the wilderness and facing various challenges, including the attack by the Amalekites, which leads to the appointment of Joshua to lead the battle, as seen in Exodus 17:9-10.

What can we learn from the Amalekites' attack on the Israelites in this verse?

The Amalekites' attack on the Israelites in Exodus 17:8 teaches us about the importance of trusting in God's power and provision, even in the face of adversity, as seen in Exodus 17:11-12, where Moses' staff and the prayers of the people play a crucial role in the outcome of the battle.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I can apply the lesson of trusting in God's power and provision in my own life, especially when faced with challenges and uncertainties?
  2. How can I, like the Israelites, be aware of the spiritual battles that I face, and seek God's help and guidance in overcoming them, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-18?
  3. What are some areas in my life where I may be 'testing' God, like the Israelites did at Massah and Meribah, and how can I instead choose to trust and obey Him, as seen in Romans 8:28-30?
  4. How can I, like Joshua, be a leader and a warrior for God, standing up against the forces of darkness and evil, and trusting in God's power and strength, as seen in Joshua 1:6-9?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 17:8

Then came Amalek,.... The Amalekites, who were not the posterity of Amalek, a son of Eliphaz, the son of Esau, by Timna the concubine of Eliphaz, Genesis 36:12 who dwelt in the desert, to the south

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 17:8

Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. Then came Amalek.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 17:8

Then, i.e. when they were upon their march from Rephidim to Horeb, ,18. The ground of the quarrel was the prosecution of the old hatred of Esau a against Jacob, and-the revenging of themselves and their father upon the posterity of Jacob; for which they thought this the fittest season, they being now great and potent people, , and Israel now weak, and unarmed, and dispirited with long servitude.

Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 17:8

Exodus 17:8 Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.Ver. 8. Then came Amalek.] Not having the fear of God before his eyes, but carried on by the ancient enmity: for Amalek was Esau’ s grandchild.

Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 17:8

(8) Then came Amalek.—The Amalekites had not been previously (except in the anticipatory notice of Gen 14:7) mentioned as a nation. Their name marks them for descendants of Amalek, the grandson of Esau (Genesis 36:12; Genesis 36:16); and it would seem that they early became the predominant people in the Sinaitic peninsula. Balaam speaks of them as “the first of the nations” (Numbers 24:20); and though we do lot meet with the name in the Egyptian records, yet it is probable that they were among the hostile nations whom we find constantly contending with the Egyptians upon their north-eastern frontier. Though Edomitesn they are always regarded as a distinct race, and one especially hostile to Israel (Exodus 17:16). Their present hostility was not altogether unprovoked. No doubt they regarded the Sinaitic region as their own, and as the most valuable portion of their territory, since it contained their summer and autumn pastures. During their absence in its more northern portion, where there was pasture for their flocks after the spring rains, a swarm of emigrants had occupied some of their best lands, and threatened to seize the remainder. Naturally, they would resent the occupation. They would not understand that it was only temporary. They would regard the Israelites as intruders, robbers, persons entitled to scant favour at their hands. Accordingly, they swooped upon them without mercy, attacked their rear as they were upon the march, cut off their stragglers, and slew many that were “feeble, faint, and weary” (Deuteronomy 25:17-18). They then encamped in their neighbourhood, with the design of renewing the struggle on the next day. It was under these circumstances that Moses had to make his arrangements.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 17:8

Verse 8. Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel] The Amalekites seem to have attacked the Israelites in the same way and through the same motives that the wandering Arabs attack the caravans which annually pass through the same desert. It does not appear that the Israelites gave them any kind of provocation, they seem to have attacked them merely through the hopes of plunder. The Amalekites were the posterity of Amalek, one of the dukes of Eliphaz, the son of Esau, and consequently Israel's brother, Genesis 36:15-16. Fought with Israel] In the most treacherous and dastardly manner; for they came at the rear of the camp, smote the hindmost of the people, even all that were feeble behind, when they were faint and weary; see Deuteronomy 25:18. The baggage, no doubt, was the object of their avarice; but finding the women, children, aged and infirm persons, behind with the baggage, they smote them and took away their spoils.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 17:8

8–16. The victory over the Amalekites. The Amalekites were what we should call a nomad Bedawi tribe, who are spoken of as having their home in the desert S. of Palestine: in the ‘Negeb,’ or ‘South,’ of Judah, Numbers 13:29; Numbers 14:25; Numbers 14:43; Numbers 14:45, about Kadesh Genesis 14:7, and in the same neighbourhood in 1 Samuel 15:7; 1 Samuel 27:8; 1 Samuel 30:1 : they corresponded in fact very much to the Azâzimeh tribe, who now inhabit a large part of the elevated limestone plateau, called the Tih, between the mountains of the Sinaitic Peninsula and the Mediterranean Sea. Their appearance here in the Sinaitic Peninsula is not a substantial difficulty: as Di. remarks, ‘a branch of them may have been settled in or about the oasis in W. Feiran (Leps., Ebers); or they may in May or June have led their flocks up into the cooler and fresher pastures in the mountains (Kn. Ke.); or they may even have made a raid against Israel from their homes on the Tih (Bunsen)’: whichever supposition is the correct one, ‘it was natural enough that the nomads, who lived on the scanty products of this region, should do their utmost to expel the intruders. That the narrative, in spite of its legendary features, has a historical foundation, cannot be doubted’ (Nöldeke, EB. i. 128).

Barnes' Notes on Exodus 17:8

Then came Amalek - The attack occurred about two months after the Exodus, toward the end of May or early in June, when the Bedouins leave the lower plains in order to find pasture for their flocks on the cooler heights.

Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 17:8

WITH AMALEK, Exodus 17:8-16. 8. Then came Amalek — The Amalekites were a nomadic people of whom we find the first trace in the life of Abraham, (Genesis 14:7,) who seem to have been pressed westwards

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