Exodus 17:11

New American Bible - revised edition

As long as Moses kept his hands raised up, Israel had the better of the fight, but when he let his hands rest, Amalek had the better of the fight.

Cross References

Psalm 44:6

Through you we batter our foes; through your name we trample our adversaries.

Psalm 56:9

My wanderings you have noted; are my tears not stored in your flask, recorded in your book?

Exodus 17:10

Joshua did as Moses told him: he engaged Amalek in battle while Moses, Aaron, and Hur climbed to the top of the hill.

Exodus 17:12

Moses’ hands, however, grew tired; so they took a rock and put it under him and he sat on it. Meanwhile Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other, so that his hands remained steady until sunset.

Luke 18:1

Then he told them a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said,

1 Timothy 2:8

It is my wish, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or argument.

James 5:16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.

Joshua 8:26

Joshua kept the javelin in his hand stretched out until he had carried out the ban on all the inhabitants of Ai.