Exodus 17:12

But Moses' hands became tired; so they put a stone under him and he took his seat on it, Aaron and Hur supporting his hands, one on one side and one on the other; so his hands were kept up without falling till the sun went down.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11Now while Moses' hand was lifted up, Israel was the stronger: but when he let his hand go down, Amalek became the stronger.

13And Joshua overcame Amalek and his people with the sword.

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Cross References

Joshua 8:26For Joshua did not take back his hand with the outstretched spear till the destruction of the people of Ai was complete.

Isaiah 35:3Make strong the feeble hands, give support to the shaking knees.

Mark 14:37And he came, and saw them sleeping, and said to Peter, Simon, are you sleeping? were you not able to keep watch one hour?

Ephesians 6:18With prayers and deep desires, making requests at all times in the Spirit, and keeping watch, with strong purpose, in prayer for all the saints,

Colossians 4:2Give yourselves to prayer at all times, keeping watch with praise;

Hebrews 12:12For this cause let the hands which are hanging down be lifted up, and let the feeble knees be made strong,

Matthew Henry on Exodus 17:9-16

The Conflict with Amalek; The Defeat of Amalek. ( b. c. 1491.) 8 Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. 9 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. 10 So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. 11 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek… Read the whole commentary →

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