Exodus 17:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For he said, 'Because the LORD has sworn an oath that the LORD will fight against Amalek from one generation to the next.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is declaring that He will continue to oppose the Amalekites throughout all future generations because of their attack on His people.

📚 Historical Context

This verse concludes the account of Israel's battle with the Amalekites at Rephidim during their wilderness journey after leaving Egypt. The Amalekites had attacked the vulnerable Israelites without provocation, targeting the weak and weary at the rear of the group. Moses built an altar called 'The LORD is my Banner' to commemorate God's victory, and this declaration emphasizes that God would remember this unprovoked attack forever.

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