But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.
But Moses' hands became tired and heavy, so they took a stone and put it under him for him to sit on. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on each side, and kept his hands steady until sunset.
This verse shows how Moses needed help from his friends Aaron and Hur to keep his hands raised during battle, demonstrating that even great leaders need support from others.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites are in the wilderness after fleeing from Egypt and face an attack from the Amalekites at Rephidim, a key moment in their journey toward the Promised Land. Moses is instructed by God to stand on a hill with the staff that had parted the Red Sea, and as long as he holds up his hands, the Israelites prevail in battle, symbolizing their dependence on divine help. However, Moses grows weary, so his companions Aaron and Hur physically support his arms to keep them raised until sunset, ensuring victory for the Israelites.
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