And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.
The LORD said to Moses, 'Write this down in a book as a memorial, and tell it to Joshua: I will completely wipe out the memory of Amalek from the earth.'
God is telling Moses to record this victory and promise that He will completely destroy the Amalekites who attacked His people.
📚 Historical Context
This command came after Israel's first military victory over the Amalekites at Rephidim, where Moses held up his hands with the rod of God while Joshua led the battle. The Amalekites had attacked the Israelites from behind, targeting the weak and weary as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land. Joshua, who would later become Moses' successor, was being prepared for leadership through this experience.
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