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/>And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua overwhelmed <i>and</i> defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua defeated Amalek and his army with the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua defeated Amalek and his army with the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />That's how Joshua defeated the Amalekites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Joshua defeated the Amalekite army in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In this way Joshua totally defeated the Amalekites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Joshua defeated Amalek and his army using swords.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua destroyed Amalek and his army with the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Joshua weakens Amalek and his people by the mouth of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Joshua weakeneth Amalek and his people by the mouth of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua will overthrow Amalek and his people with the mouth of the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Josue put Amalec and his people to flight, by the edge of the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Joshua put to flight Amalek and his people by the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua defeated Amalek with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yeshua shattered Amaleq and his people by the mouth of the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua routed Amalec and all his people with the slaughter of the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/17-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=4424" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/17.htm">The Defeat of the Amalekites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>When 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. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">So Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2522.htm" title="2522: way·ya·ḥă·lōš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be weak or prostrate. A primitive root; to prostrate; by implication, to overthrow, decay.">overwhelmed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6002.htm" title="6002: ‘ă·mā·lêq (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Esau, also his posterity. Probably of foreign origin; Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country.">Amalek</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">and his army</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: lə·p̄î- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥā·reḇ (N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">with the sword.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Then the LORD said to Moses, “Write this on a scroll as a reminder and recite it to Joshua, because I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-17.htm">Deuteronomy 25:17-19</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-2.htm">1 Samuel 15:2-3</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they opposed them on their way up from Egypt. / Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-2</a></span><br />On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Judges 6:33-35</a></span><br />Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel. / So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. / Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-20.htm">Numbers 24:20</a></span><br />Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-1.htm">Deuteronomy 20:1-4</a></span><br />When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">Joshua 10:12-14</a></span><br />On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” / So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? “So the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.” / There has been no day like it before or since, when the LORD listened to the voice of a man, because the LORD fought for Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-42.htm">1 Chronicles 4:42-43</a></span><br />And five hundred of these Simeonites led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, went to Mount Seir / and struck down the remnant of the Amalekites who had escaped. And they have lived there to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/83-4.htm">Psalm 83:4-8</a></span><br />saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.” / For with one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against You— / the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-6</a></span><br />Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-28.htm">Joshua 10:28,32,37,42</a></b></br> And that day Joshua took Makkedah, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king thereof he utterly destroyed, them, and all the souls that <i>were</i> therein; he let none remain: and he did to the king of Makkedah as he did unto the king of Jericho… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/11-12.htm">Joshua 11:12</a></b></br> And all the cities of those kings, and all the kings of them, did Joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword, <i>and</i> he utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the LORD commanded.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/17-11.htm">Amalek</a> <a href="/exodus/17-11.htm">Am'alek</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-13.htm">Amalekite</a> <a href="/exodus/15-4.htm">Army</a> <a href="/exodus/9-25.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/exodus/14-24.htm">Discomfited</a> <a href="/exodus/16-35.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/exodus/17-10.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/exodus/15-12.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/james/5-4.htm">Mowed</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-6.htm">Overwhelmed</a> <a href="/exodus/15-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/exodus/15-9.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/job/12-21.htm">Weakeneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/17-14.htm">Amalek</a> <a href="/exodus/17-14.htm">Am'alek</a> <a href="/numbers/14-25.htm">Amalekite</a> <a href="/numbers/1-3.htm">Army</a> <a href="/exodus/32-3.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Discomfited</a> <a href="/exodus/22-6.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/exodus/17-14.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/exodus/23-13.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/james/5-4.htm">Mowed</a> <a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-4.htm">Overwhelmed</a> <a href="/exodus/18-9.htm">Power</a> <a href="/exodus/18-4.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/job/12-18.htm">Weakeneth</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/17-1.htm">The people murmur for water to Rephidim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/17-6.htm">God send them for water to the rock in Horeb</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/17-7.htm">The place is called Massah and Meribah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Amalek is overcome by Joshua, while Moses holds up his hand</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/17-14.htm">Amalek is doomed to destruction; 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</script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Joshua</b><br>Joshua, whose name means "The LORD is salvation," is introduced here as a military leader. He is a type of Christ, prefiguring Jesus as the one who leads God's people to victory. Joshua's role in this battle sets the stage for his future leadership in conquering the Promised Land.<p><b>overwhelmed Amalek</b><br>The Amalekites were a nomadic tribe descended from Esau, representing opposition to God's people. This battle is the first recorded conflict between Israel and Amalek, symbolizing the ongoing spiritual warfare between God's people and their enemies. The term "overwhelmed" indicates a decisive victory, emphasizing God's power working through Joshua.<p><b>and his army</b><br>The Amalekite army was known for its guerrilla tactics and surprise attacks. This phrase highlights the organized resistance against Israel, underscoring the significance of Israel's victory. It also reflects the broader theme of God delivering His people from formidable foes.<p><b>with the sword</b><br>The sword symbolizes both physical and spiritual warfare. In the context of this battle, it represents the means by which God grants victory to His people. The use of the sword also foreshadows the spiritual battles Christians face, where the "sword of the Spirit" (<a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a>) is the Word of God, used to overcome spiritual adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>A key figure in this passage, Joshua is the military leader of the Israelites. He is chosen by Moses to lead the battle against the Amalekites. His name in Hebrew, "Yehoshua," means "The LORD is salvation," which foreshadows his role in leading Israel into the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/amalek.htm">Amalek</a></b><br>The Amalekites were a nomadic tribe and longstanding enemies of Israel. They attacked the Israelites at Rephidim, which led to this battle. The Amalekites are often seen as representing opposition to God's people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Moses plays a crucial role in the battle by holding up his hands, which symbolizes intercession and reliance on God. His actions are pivotal to the Israelites' victory.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rephidim.htm">Rephidim</a></b><br>The location where the battle takes place. It is significant as a place of testing and provision, where God provided water from the rock before the battle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_edge_of_the_sword.htm">The Edge of the Sword</a></b><br>This phrase indicates the means by which Joshua and the Israelites achieved victory. It emphasizes the physical aspect of the battle, yet it is underpinned by spiritual reliance on God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god_in_battle.htm">Reliance on God in Battle</a></b><br>Just as Joshua relied on God's power for victory, believers must rely on God in spiritual battles. Our strength comes from Him, not our own abilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_and_intercession.htm">The Role of Leadership and Intercession</a></b><br>Moses' role in the battle highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and intercession. Leaders must support their people through prayer and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/remembering_past_victories.htm">Remembering Past Victories</a></b><br>The victory over Amalek serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness. Believers should remember and recount God's past deliverances to strengthen their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_faithfulness.htm">Obedience and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Joshua's obedience to Moses' command and God's direction is crucial. Believers are called to be obedient and faithful in their walk with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The physical battle against Amalek is a type of the spiritual warfare believers face. We must be equipped with the armor of God and stand firm in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/summarize_joshua's_life_and_leadership..htm">What is the summary of Joshua's life and leadership?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_moses_lead_the_exodus.htm">How did Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_romans_13_2_align_with_exodus_1_17.htm">How does Romans 13:2's warning against resisting authority align with biblical accounts of resisting evil rulers (e.g., Exodus 1:17)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Amalek and his people</span> - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "the Amalekites proper, and the tribes subject to them, who fought on their side." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/17-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Joshua</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשֻׁ֛עַ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">overwhelmed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּחֲלֹ֧שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·ḥă·lōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2522.htm">Strong's 2522: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prostrate, to overthrow, decay</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amalek</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲמָלֵ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·mā·lêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6002.htm">Strong's 6002: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amalek -- a descendant of Esau, also his posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his army</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the sword.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָֽרֶב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/17-13.htm">Exodus 17:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/17-13.htm">Exodus 17:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/17-13.htm">Exodus 17:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/17-13.htm">Exodus 17:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/17-13.htm">Exodus 17:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/17-13.htm">Exodus 17:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/17-13.htm">Exodus 17:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/17-13.htm">Exodus 17:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/17-13.htm">Exodus 17:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/17-13.htm">Exodus 17:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/17-13.htm">OT Law: Exodus 17:13 Joshua defeated Amalek and his people (Exo. 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