Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt.
This is what the LORD of armies says: I remember what the Amalekites did to Israel, how they ambushed and attacked Israel when they were traveling up from Egypt.
God is telling Israel that He remembers how the Amalekites attacked them when they were vulnerable travelers leaving Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, the Amalekites were a nomadic group that attacked the Israelites shortly after their exodus from Egypt, as detailed in Exodus 17, targeting the weak and weary travelers. This event was seen as a grave offense against God's chosen people, symbolizing ongoing hostility toward Israel. Centuries later, in 1 Samuel, God reminds King Saul of this ancient aggression as the basis for a commanded judgment against the Amalekites.
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