American King James Version - AKJV - 1999
Exodus 17
1
And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.
Reference
📍 Rephidim
2
Why the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said to them, Why chide you with me? why do you tempt the LORD?
Reference
Parallel theme
Psalm 78:41
Psalm 78:18
1 Corinthians 10:9
Hebrews 3:9
Psalm 95:9
Acts 15:10
References Lord
Deuteronomy 6:16
Isaiah 7:12
Matthew 4:7
References Moses
Numbers 21:5
3
And the people thirsted there for water; and the people murmured against Moses, and said, Why is this that you have brought us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and our cattle with thirst?
Reference
References Moses
Exodus 15:24
4
And Moses cried to the LORD, saying, What shall I do to this people? they be almost ready to stone me.
Reference
5
And the LORD said to Moses, Go on before the people, and take with you of the elders of Israel; and your rod, with which you smote the river, take in your hand, and go.
6
Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock in Horeb; and you shall smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.
Reference
7
And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not?
Reference
📍 Locations
9
And Moses said to Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.
Reference
📍 Amalek
Parallel theme
Exodus 4:2
References God
Exodus 24:13
Exodus 4:20
References Moses
Deuteronomy 32:44
10
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.
Reference
📍 Amalek
People
Parallel theme
Exodus 24:14
11
And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
Reference
📍 Amalek
12
But Moses hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.
Reference
13
And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.
Reference
📍 Amalek
Parallel theme
Joshua 10:42
14
And the LORD said to Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.
Reference
📍 Amalek
Parallel theme
1 Samuel 30:17
1 Samuel 30:1
Numbers 24:20
2 Samuel 8:12
Job 18:17
References Lord
Exodus 34:27
Exodus 12:14
Exodus 13:9
Exodus 24:4
16
For he said, Because the LORD has sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.
Reference
📍 Amalek
References Lord
Isaiah 66:1
Summary of Exodus 17
Exodus chapter 17 has two significant events occurring during Israel's wilderness wanderings: God's provision of water from a rock and God's provision of victory over the Amalekites. The chapter reveals Israel's ongoing need to learn to trust that God will provide for them even in the wilderness.
The whole congregation of Israel moves from place to place according to the LORD's command. Eventually, Israel camps in a place called Rephidim, but the people do not find water. The Israelites become angry and argue with Moses.
The Israelites ask Moses why he brought them out of Egypt to die in the wilderness. They are afraid that they, their children, and their animals will all die of thirst. They have forgotten God's provision of food for them during their journeys.
Moses is dismayed that the people are ready to accuse him and even stone him, so he cries out to the LORD and asks what he should do. God tells Moses to take the rod that he used to strike the Nile and to take some of the elders of Israel with him.
God tells Moses to go to a rock at Horeb, where he shall stand before the Lord. Moses is to strike the rock with his rod, and water shall come out of the rock so that the Israelites may drink.
Moses does as God commanded, striking the rock before the elders, and water came out of the rock. Again, God provides for the Israelites even when they have no other source of water.
Moses names the place Massah and Meribah because the Israelites complained to him and because they tested the LORD, showing that they were questioning whether the LORD was really with them.
The chapter turns to another need that Israel has in the wilderness. While Israel was in Rephidim, the Amalekites came and fought against Israel. Moses told Joshua to select men and go and fight Amalek.
Moses went to the top of a hill with the rod of God in his hand. While Moses held up his hand, Israel was victorious; however, when his hand became tired and he lowered it, Amalek had the advantage.
Aaron and Hur were with Moses on the hill. When Moses' hands were growing tired and he could barely keep them raised, they placed a stone under Moses so that he could sit on it. Aaron and Hur then held up Moses' hands, one on either side, until the sun had gone down.
Joshua and Israel eventually defeated Amalek, showing that Israel's power is not only in their armies but also in the LORD.
God told Moses to write this down in a book so that Joshua might remember it. God also declared that He would blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.
Moses built an altar and called it, "The LORD my banner." Moses recognized that Israel's victories came from the LORD, who fought for them.
The lesson of Exodus chapter 17 is that God provides for His people even when they are in need and that God enables His people to be victorious over their enemies when they trust Him.
The Israelites have physical needs as well as enemies who seek to destroy them. In the chapter, God provides a solution to a seemingly impossible need, and He provides the strength and power to overcome enemies. The Israelites learn to trust that God will be with them and care for them even in the wilderness.
God can provide even when Israel has no other means of provision. The God of Israel is able to bring water from a rock. Israel is in the wilderness, and there is no water, but God brings water out of the rock.
The Israelites often forget what God has done for them and are quick to accuse Moses. They have seen the Passover lamb, the crossing of the Red Sea, the manna, and the quail, but they question if God is with them when they are thirsty.
When Israel complains to Moses, Moses takes their problem to the LORD. Moses does not argue with the Israelites or try to solve their problems himself, but cries out to the LORD instead.
Israel must learn to fight, but the LORD is the one who fights for them. Joshua leads Israel's armies, and Moses prays to the LORD, asking Him for the strength for Israel to overcome the Amalekites.
God provides Aaron and Hur to help support Moses so that he can keep his hands raised. Moses' hands become tired, and Joshua and Israel's success seem to depend upon whether Moses' hands are raised. Aaron and Hur help Moses, enabling him to continue to pray and to raise his hands.
God works through Joshua and Moses to help the Israelites. The Israelites cannot fight successfully without the help of God, and Moses cannot support Israel's armies by himself. These verses show the importance of helping and encouraging each other. Aaron and Hur see Moses' need and help him instead of criticizing him. Their support plays a direct part in Israel's victory over the Amalekites.
Moses' altar, "The LORD my banner," is a reminder that the Lord fights for Israel and that the Israelites' victories truly belong to God. The Israelites are God's people, and they must realize that they cannot be successful apart from Him.
The chapter reminds Israel that they need to depend upon the LORD for their daily provision. It teaches that the Israelites must bring their problems to the LORD instead of complaining and blaming others.
It also instructs Israel that they are victorious when they trust that God is with them and when they pray to Him. God provides strength when they are physically or emotionally weak, and God's people are stronger when they encourage and support each other. God will bring Israel victories as long as they trust Him.
God may answer our prayers in different ways. We should bring our needs to God, and we must trust that God will answer our prayers. The Israelites needed God's power to fight their enemies just as we need God's help. We might have other enemies to fight, but we must realize that our successes and victories belong to God. We should be grateful for God's provision and power and should honor Him.
God is always present with His people even when they are suffering or in need. The chapter teaches Israel to depend upon God for water, food, protection, and even spiritual strength. The chapter shows that God cares for Israel and her needs.
The whole congregation of Israel moves from place to place according to the LORD's command. Eventually, Israel camps in a place called Rephidim, but the people do not find water. The Israelites become angry and argue with Moses.
The Israelites ask Moses why he brought them out of Egypt to die in the wilderness. They are afraid that they, their children, and their animals will all die of thirst. They have forgotten God's provision of food for them during their journeys.
Moses is dismayed that the people are ready to accuse him and even stone him, so he cries out to the LORD and asks what he should do. God tells Moses to take the rod that he used to strike the Nile and to take some of the elders of Israel with him.
God tells Moses to go to a rock at Horeb, where he shall stand before the Lord. Moses is to strike the rock with his rod, and water shall come out of the rock so that the Israelites may drink.
Moses does as God commanded, striking the rock before the elders, and water came out of the rock. Again, God provides for the Israelites even when they have no other source of water.
Moses names the place Massah and Meribah because the Israelites complained to him and because they tested the LORD, showing that they were questioning whether the LORD was really with them.
The chapter turns to another need that Israel has in the wilderness. While Israel was in Rephidim, the Amalekites came and fought against Israel. Moses told Joshua to select men and go and fight Amalek.
Moses went to the top of a hill with the rod of God in his hand. While Moses held up his hand, Israel was victorious; however, when his hand became tired and he lowered it, Amalek had the advantage.
Aaron and Hur were with Moses on the hill. When Moses' hands were growing tired and he could barely keep them raised, they placed a stone under Moses so that he could sit on it. Aaron and Hur then held up Moses' hands, one on either side, until the sun had gone down.
Joshua and Israel eventually defeated Amalek, showing that Israel's power is not only in their armies but also in the LORD.
God told Moses to write this down in a book so that Joshua might remember it. God also declared that He would blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.
Moses built an altar and called it, "The LORD my banner." Moses recognized that Israel's victories came from the LORD, who fought for them.
The lesson of Exodus chapter 17 is that God provides for His people even when they are in need and that God enables His people to be victorious over their enemies when they trust Him.
The Israelites have physical needs as well as enemies who seek to destroy them. In the chapter, God provides a solution to a seemingly impossible need, and He provides the strength and power to overcome enemies. The Israelites learn to trust that God will be with them and care for them even in the wilderness.
God can provide even when Israel has no other means of provision. The God of Israel is able to bring water from a rock. Israel is in the wilderness, and there is no water, but God brings water out of the rock.
The Israelites often forget what God has done for them and are quick to accuse Moses. They have seen the Passover lamb, the crossing of the Red Sea, the manna, and the quail, but they question if God is with them when they are thirsty.
When Israel complains to Moses, Moses takes their problem to the LORD. Moses does not argue with the Israelites or try to solve their problems himself, but cries out to the LORD instead.
Israel must learn to fight, but the LORD is the one who fights for them. Joshua leads Israel's armies, and Moses prays to the LORD, asking Him for the strength for Israel to overcome the Amalekites.
God provides Aaron and Hur to help support Moses so that he can keep his hands raised. Moses' hands become tired, and Joshua and Israel's success seem to depend upon whether Moses' hands are raised. Aaron and Hur help Moses, enabling him to continue to pray and to raise his hands.
God works through Joshua and Moses to help the Israelites. The Israelites cannot fight successfully without the help of God, and Moses cannot support Israel's armies by himself. These verses show the importance of helping and encouraging each other. Aaron and Hur see Moses' need and help him instead of criticizing him. Their support plays a direct part in Israel's victory over the Amalekites.
Moses' altar, "The LORD my banner," is a reminder that the Lord fights for Israel and that the Israelites' victories truly belong to God. The Israelites are God's people, and they must realize that they cannot be successful apart from Him.
The chapter reminds Israel that they need to depend upon the LORD for their daily provision. It teaches that the Israelites must bring their problems to the LORD instead of complaining and blaming others.
It also instructs Israel that they are victorious when they trust that God is with them and when they pray to Him. God provides strength when they are physically or emotionally weak, and God's people are stronger when they encourage and support each other. God will bring Israel victories as long as they trust Him.
God may answer our prayers in different ways. We should bring our needs to God, and we must trust that God will answer our prayers. The Israelites needed God's power to fight their enemies just as we need God's help. We might have other enemies to fight, but we must realize that our successes and victories belong to God. We should be grateful for God's provision and power and should honor Him.
God is always present with His people even when they are suffering or in need. The chapter teaches Israel to depend upon God for water, food, protection, and even spiritual strength. The chapter shows that God cares for Israel and her needs.