Exodus 17:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Moses built an altar and named it 'The Lord is my banner.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses built an altar to commemorate God's victory and called it 'The Lord is my banner,' acknowledging that God was their source of strength and protection in battle.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had just escaped from slavery in Egypt and were wandering in the desert, facing various challenges as they journeyed toward the Promised Land. They encountered an attack from the Amalekites, and God granted them victory when Moses held up his hands in prayer with the staff of God. To memorialize this divine intervention, Moses built an altar and named it Jehovah-nissi, which means "The Lord is my Banner," symbolizing God's role as their protector and leader in battle.

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