Exodus 17:11

New Century Version

As long as Moses held his hands up, the Israelites would win the fight, but when Moses put his hands down, the Amalekites would win.

Cross References

Psalm 44:6

I don’t trust my bow to help me, and my sword can’t save me.

Psalm 56:9

On the day I call for help, my enemies will be defeated. I know that God is on my side.

Exodus 17:10

Joshua obeyed Moses and went to fight the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went to the top of the hill.

Exodus 17:12

Later, when Moses’ arms became tired, the men put a large rock under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held up Moses’ hands—Aaron on one side and Hur on the other. They kept his hands steady until the sun went down.

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus used this story to teach his followers that they should always pray and never lose hope.

1 Timothy 2:8

So, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up their hands in a holy manner, without anger and arguments.

James 5:16

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you. When a believing person prays, great things happen.

Joshua 8:26

Joshua had held his spear toward Ai, as a sign to destroy the city, and did not draw it back until all the people of Ai were destroyed.