Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from all thine enemies round about, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it, that thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget it.
Therefore, when the LORD your God has given you rest from all your enemies around you in the land the LORD your God is giving you as your inheritance to possess, you must completely wipe out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. Don't forget to do this.
God is commanding the Israelites to completely destroy the Amalekites once they have settled safely in the Promised Land, as judgment for their unprovoked attack on Israel's most vulnerable people.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the Bible, the Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt, where they had faced various enemies during their wilderness journey. The Amalekites were a specific group that had attacked them when they were vulnerable, as described in earlier events like the battle in Exodus 17, symbolizing ongoing hostility. This verse serves as a command from Moses to ensure the complete elimination of Amalek's influence once Israel achieved security and rest in their inherited land.
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