Exodus 17:11

New International Reader's Version

As long as Moses held up his hand, the Israelites were winning. But every time he lowered his hands, the Amalekites began to win.

Cross References

Psalm 44:6

I put no trust in my bow. My sword doesn’t bring me victory.

Psalm 56:9

My enemies will turn back when I call out to you for help. Then I will know that God is on my side.

Exodus 17:10

So Joshua fought against the Amalekites, just as Moses had ordered. Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill.

Exodus 17:12

When Moses’ arms got tired, Aaron and Hur got a stone and put it under him. Then he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held up his hands. Aaron was on one side, and Hur was on the other. Moses’ hands remained steady until sunset.

Luke 18:1

Jesus told his disciples a story. He wanted to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

1 Timothy 2:8

So I want the men in every place to pray. I want them to lift up holy hands. I don’t want them to be angry when they pray. I don’t want them to argue.

James 5:16

So confess your sins to one another. Pray for one another so that you might be healed. The prayer of a godly person is powerful. Things happen because of it.

Joshua 8:26

Joshua continued to hold out his javelin toward Ai. He didn’t lower his hand until he and his men had totally destroyed everyone who lived there.