How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God.
Remember how he attacked you along the way, striking down those who were lagging behind, all the weak and exhausted people at the back of your group, when you were tired and weary. He had no respect or fear of God.
The writer is reminding Israel how the Amalekites cowardly attacked their most vulnerable people when they were exhausted, showing complete disregard for God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse from Deuteronomy recalls the Amalekites' attack on the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt, as described in Exodus 17, where the Amalekites ambushed the weary travelers. They specifically targeted the vulnerable and straggling members at the rear of the Israelite group, exploiting their exhaustion and weakness. This event served as a historical reminder for the Israelites of God's protection and the need to confront those who show no fear of Him.
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