Genesis 25:2
Genesis 25:2 in Multiple Translations
and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
She became the mother of Zimran and Jokshan and Medan and Midian and Ishbak and Shuah.
She had the following sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
Which bare him Zimran, and Iokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
and she beareth to him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
She bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
And she bore him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
Who bore him Zamran, and Jecsan, and Madan, and Madian, and Jesboc, and Sue.
She later gave birth to six sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
Abraham and Keturah had 6 sons together. Their names were Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuwah.
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Genesis 25:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
ל֗/וֹ
אֶת
זִמְרָן֙
וְ/אֶת
יָקְשָׁ֔ן
וְ/אֶת
מְדָ֖ן
וְ/אֶת
מִדְיָ֑ן
וְ/אֶת
יִשְׁבָּ֖ק
וְ/אֶת
שֽׁוּחַ
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
ל֗/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
זִמְרָן֙
Zimrân
H2175
Zimran
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
יָקְשָׁ֔ן
Yoqshân
H3370
Jokshan
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מְדָ֖ן
Mᵉdân
H4091
Medan
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִדְיָ֑ן
Midyân
H4080
Midian
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
יִשְׁבָּ֖ק
Yishbâq
H3435
Ishbak
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
שֽׁוּחַ
Shûwach
H7744
Shuah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 25:2
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
ל֗/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
זִמְרָן֙
Zimrân
H2175
"Zimran"
N-proper
Zimran was a son of Abraham by Keturah, mentioned in Genesis 25:2. He was a half-brother of Ishmael and Isaac. His name means musician.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.2; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Keturah (H6989); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458) and Isaac (H3327); brother of: Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744) § Zimran = "musician" the eldest son of Abraham by Keturah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Zimran. See also: Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יָקְשָׁ֔ן
Yoqshân
H3370
"Jokshan"
N-proper
Jokshan was a son of Abraham and Keturah, and the father of Sheba and Dedan, whose name means 'snarer' and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.2; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Keturah (H6989); brother of: Zimran (H2175), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); father of: Sheba (H7614I) and Dedan (H1719C); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458) and Isaac (H3327) § Jokshan = "snarer" a son of Abraham by Keturah and father of Sheba and Dedan
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Jokshan. See also: Genesis 25:2; Genesis 25:3; 1 Chronicles 1:32.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מְדָ֖ן
Mᵉdân
H4091
"Medan"
N-proper
Medan was a son of Abraham, born to him and his wife Keturah. His name means contention and he is mentioned in the Bible as a half-brother of Ishmael and Isaac.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.2; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Keturah (H6989); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458) and Isaac (H3327); brother of: Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Mede frequently § Medan = "contention" a son of Abraham by Keturah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Medan. See also: Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִדְיָ֑ן
Midyân
H4080
"Midian"
N-proper
Refers to Midian, a son of Abraham, his country, and descendants, known for being a tribe that lived in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula.
Definition: § Midian or Midianite = "strife" the tribe descended from Midian inhabitant of the territory of the tribe descended from Midian; located principally in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula; land to which Moses went when he fled from Pharaoh
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: Midian, Midianite. See also: Genesis 25:2; Judges 7:1; Psalms 83:10.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יִשְׁבָּ֖ק
Yishbâq
H3435
"Ishbak"
N-proper
Ishbak was a son of Abraham and Keturah, mentioned in Genesis 25:2, and the brother of several other sons. He is the progenitor of an Arabian tribe. His name means 'he releases'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.2; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Keturah (H6989); brother of: Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080) and Shuah (H7744); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458) and Isaac (H3327) § Ishbak = "he releases" a son of Abraham by Keturah and progenitor of an Arabian tribe
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ishbak. See also: Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שֽׁוּחַ
Shûwach
H7744
"Shuah"
N-proper
Shuah was a son of Abraham, born to his wife Keturah. He was a half-brother of famous biblical figures like Ishmael and Isaac, and his name means wealth. Shuah is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.2; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Keturah (H6989); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458) and Isaac (H3327); brother of: Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080) and Ishbak (H3435) § Shuah = "wealth" son of Abraham by his wife Keturah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shuah. See also: Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32.
Study Notes — Genesis 25:2
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- Genesis 25:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 25:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 25:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 25:2
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 25:2
- Sermons on Genesis 25:2
Context — Abraham and Keturah
1Now Abraham had taken another wife, named Keturah,
2and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
3Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Letushites, and the Leummites. 4The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 1:32–33 | The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan. The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons. |
| 2 | Numbers 25:17–18 | “Attack the Midianites and strike them dead. For they assailed you deceitfully when they seduced you in the matter of Peor and their sister Cozbi, the daughter of the Midianite leader, the woman who was killed on the day the plague came because of Peor.” |
| 3 | Job 2:11 | Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 25:25 | all the kings of Zimri, Elam, and Media; |
| 5 | Numbers 31:2 | “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the Israelites. After that, you will be gathered to your people.” |
| 6 | Exodus 18:1–4 | Now Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, heard about all that God had done for Moses and His people Israel, and how the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt. After Moses had sent back his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro had received her, along with her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.” The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.” |
| 7 | Genesis 36:35 | When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith. |
| 8 | Numbers 22:4 | So the Moabites said to the elders of Midian, “This horde will devour everything around us, as an ox licks up the grass of the field.” Since Balak son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time, |
| 9 | Exodus 2:15–16 | When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well. Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s flock. |
| 10 | Genesis 37:28 | So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. |
Genesis 25:2 Summary
This verse tells us about the six sons that Abraham had with his wife Keturah, named Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. This shows us that Abraham was blessed with a large family, even in his old age, which was a fulfillment of God's promise to him (as seen in Genesis 17:6). It also reminds us that God is a God of promise and provision, who keeps His word and provides for His people, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 where God calls Abraham to follow Him. This verse encourages us to trust God's plan for our lives and to have faith in His promises, just like Abraham did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Keturah and why did Abraham marry her?
Keturah was a woman Abraham married after the death of his first wife, Sarah, as mentioned in Genesis 25:1. This marriage was likely a way for Abraham to have more children and expand his family, as seen in Genesis 25:2 where Keturah bore him six sons.
What can we learn from the large number of children Abraham had in his old age?
The fact that Abraham had many children, even in his old age, shows us that God is a God of promise and provision, as seen in Genesis 17:6 where God promises to make Abraham the father of many nations. This also highlights Abraham's faith and trust in God's plan for his life.
Why are the names of Abraham's sons by Keturah important?
The names of Abraham's sons by Keturah, as listed in Genesis 25:2, are important because they are part of the genealogy of Abraham and are mentioned as part of the descendants of Abraham, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make him the father of many nations, as seen in Genesis 17:4-5.
How does this verse fit into the larger story of Abraham's life?
This verse is part of the larger story of Abraham's life, which is a story of faith, trust, and obedience to God, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 where God calls Abraham to leave his home and family to follow Him. The fact that Abraham had children with Keturah in his old age shows us that God is a God who keeps His promises and provides for His people, even in unexpected ways.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about God's plan for our lives and how He can use us even in our old age?
- How can we, like Abraham, trust God's promises and provision for our lives, even when things seem uncertain or unexpected?
- What can we learn from Abraham's example of faith and obedience, and how can we apply that to our own lives?
- How does this verse remind us of the importance of family and legacy, and how can we prioritize these things in our own lives?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:2
And she bare him Zimran,.... That Keturah should bear children who probably, was a young woman, is not strange; but that Abraham, whose body forty years before this was dead should now have any bore
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:2
And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 25:2
Quest. How could Abraham, being now about one hundred and forty years old, have so many children, when his body was dead in his hundredth year? Answ. Because that renewed strength which was miraculously conferred upon him, did still in a great measure remain in him, being not a temporary action, but a durable habit or power. These persons were the heads of several people dwelling in Arabia and Syria, where we shall find evident footsteps of their names amongst ancient geographers, only a little changed, which could not be avoided in their translation into another language. Midian, the father of those Midianites, of whom we read . From Shuah Bildad seems to be descended, .
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:2
Genesis 25:2 And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. Ver. 2. No Text for this verse.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 25:2
(2) Zimran.—The home of Keturah’s descendants is placed by Josephus and Jerome in Arabia-Felix; but the supposed traces of their names are untrustworthy. Midian is the one son of Keturah who had a great future before him, for his race became famous traders (Genesis 37:28); and as they are called Me· danites there in the Hebrew, in Genesis 37:36, it is probable that Medan and Midian coalesced into one tribe. Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses, belonged to them (Exodus 2:15-16), and, enriched by commerce, they became so powerful as to be dangerous neighbours to the Israelites. (Judges 6, 7, 8) Shuah.—From him perhaps descended Bildad the Shuhite, Job’s friend (Job 2:11). The name in the Hebrew is different from that also rendered “Shuah” in Genesis 38:2.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 25:2
Verse 2. Zimran] Stephanus Byzantinus mentions a city in Arabia Felix called Zadram, which some suppose to have been named from this son of Keturah; but it is more likely, as Calmet observes, that all these sons of Abraham resided in Arabia Deserta; and Pliny, Hist. Nat., lib. vi., c. 28, mentions a people in that country called Zamarenians, who were probably the descendants of this person. Jokshan] Several learned men have been of opinion that this Jokshan was the same as Kachtan, the father of the Arabs. The testimonies in favour of this opinion see in Dr. Hunt's Oration, De Antiquitate, c., Linguae Arabicae, p. 4. Calmet supposes that the Cataneans, who inhabited a part of Arabia Deserta, sprang from this Jokshan. Medan, and Midian] Probably those who peopled that part of Arabia Petraea contiguous to the land of Moab eastward of the Dead Sea. St. Jerome terms the people of this country Madinaeans and Ptolemy mentions a people called Madianites, who dwelt in the same place.
Ishbak] From this person Calmet supposes the brook Jabbok, which has its source in the mountains of Gilead, and falls into the sea of Tiberias, took its name. Shuah.] Or Shuach. From this man the Sacceans, near to Batanla, at the extremity of Arabia Deserta, towards Syria, are supposed to have sprung. Bildad the Shuhite, one of Job's friends, is supposed to have descended from this son of Abraham.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:2
2. And she bare him] The genealogy of Keturah is found again in a shortened form in 1 Chronicles 1:32. That we have to do with a tradition relating to tribes and places rather than to individuals, is clearly shewn by such names as Midian, Shuah, Sheba, and Dedan. In this verse six names are given. In view of other groups of twelve (cf. notes on Genesis 17:20, Genesis 22:21), this number is hardly accidental; see Genesis 25:12. Zimran] Probably from a word meaning “wild goat”: cf. Zimri, Numbers 25:14. Midian] The territory with which the Midianites are usually found associated is N.W. Arabia, the east side of the Gulf of Akaba. Groups of Midianites appear in the Sinaitic Peninsula (Exodus 2:15; Exodus 3:1 Extending their influence along the eastern side of the Dead Sea, Midianites appear as the enemies of Israel on the eastern side of the Jordan (Numbers 22:4; Numbers 25:6; Numbers 25:17; Numbers 31:1-12); and in Judges 6 bands of Midianites overrun Palestine.
On Midianite trade with Egypt, cf. Genesis 37:28; Genesis 37:36. Shuah] = 1 Chronicles 1:32. Cf. Job 2:11, “Bildad, the Shuhite.” It has been identified somewhat precariously with the Assyrian Suhu, on the Euphrates, S. of Carchemish.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 25:2
2-4. Compare 1 Chronicles 1:32-33. Here are mentioned six sons, seven grandsons, and three great-grandsons.
Sermons on Genesis 25:2
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Needed: True Friends by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes the significance of true friendship in times of distress, using the story of Job and his friends as a cautionary tale. While Job's friends initially showed |
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The Medes and the Persians by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the historical rise and fall of the Medes and the Persians, emphasizing their significant background in Biblical history spanning over two hundred year |
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(Exodus) Exodus 18:1-12 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Exodus Chapter 18, where Moses turns to worldly wisdom instead of seeking revelation from God. Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, visits him and M |
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Is the Lord Among Us, or Not by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the advancements of technology, particularly the TV camera, and how it has brought both incredible discoveries and disturbing events into ou |
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Jethro. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar preaches about Jethro, a godly Gentile and priest who exemplified holiness amidst a corrupt society. He highlights Jethro's dual role as a priest and prince, emphasizi |
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Confusion and Order by John Gifford Bellett | John Gifford Bellett preaches about the various confusion and challenges that Jesus faced in His earthly ministry, dealing with political and religious authorities, His disciples, |
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God at War With Flesh by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the battle between Joshua and Amalek. The preacher emphasizes that the outcome of the battle was not dependent on Joshua's abilities, but ra |