Deuteronomy 25:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Remember what the Amalekites did to you along the way when you came out of Egypt.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is reminding the Israelites to remember how the Amalekites attacked them during their journey from Egypt.

📚 Historical Context

When the Israelites had just escaped slavery in Egypt and were journeying through the desert, the Amalekites, a nomadic tribe, launched a surprise attack on them while they were weary and vulnerable. This event, detailed earlier in Exodus 17, served as a pivotal moment that tested the fledgling nation's faith and reliance on God. Moses recounts it in Deuteronomy to remind the people of God's protection and to instruct them on dealing with persistent enemies.

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1 Samuel 15:2

This is what the LORD of armies says: I remember what the Amalekites did to Israel, how they ambushed and attacked Israel when they were traveling up from Egypt.

Exodus 17:14

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.'

Deuteronomy 25:19

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.

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