Exodus 17:12 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² But Moses' hands were heavy and grew weary. So [the other men] took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side and one on the other side; so his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

¹² But Moses’ hands grew tired. So they took a stone and put it under Moses so he could sit down on it. Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on each side of him so that his hands remained steady until sunset.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² Then the hands of Moses became heavy. And so, taking a stone, they placed it beneath him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur sustained his hands from both sides. And it happened that his hands did not tire until the setting of the sun.

Exodus 17:12 Cross References

Isaiah 35:3

Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

Philippians 1:19

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 12:12

Wherefore lift up the hands that hang down, and the palsied knees;

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brethren, pray for us.

Ephesians 6:18

with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,

2 Corinthians 1:11

ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.

James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

Psalm 35:3

Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that pursue me: Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

Colossians 4:2

Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

Exodus 17:11

And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

Exodus 17:13

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

Exodus 24:14

And he said unto the elders, Tarry ye here for us, until we come again unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: whosoever hath a cause, let him come near unto them.

Joshua 8:26

For Joshua drew not back his hand wherewith he stretched out the javelin, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.