Exodus 17:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The Israelites out-fought the Amalekites as long as Moses held up his arms, but they started losing whenever he had to lower them.

Cross References

Psalm 44:6

I don't depend on my arrows or my sword to save me.

Psalm 56:9

When I pray, LORD God, my enemies will retreat, because I know for certain that you are with me.

Exodus 17:10

Joshua led the attack as Moses had commanded, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur stood on the hilltop.

Exodus 17:12

Finally, Moses was so tired that Aaron and Hur got a rock for him to sit on. Then they stood beside him and supported his arms in the same position until sunset.

Luke 18:1

Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up:

1 Timothy 2:8

I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands towards heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.

James 5:16

If you have sinned, you should tell each other what you have done. Then you can pray for one another and be healed. The prayer of an innocent person is powerful, and it can help a lot.