Exodus 17:11

New International Version

As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.

Cross References

Psalm 44:6

I put no trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory;

Psalm 56:9

Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.

Exodus 17:10

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

Exodus 17:12

When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset.

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

1 Timothy 2:8

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

James 5:16

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Joshua 8:26

For Joshua did not draw back the hand that held out his javelin until he had destroyed all who lived in Ai.