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Exodus 17:8 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Exodus 17:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 17 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Victory over Amalek
“Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.”
Exodus 17:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 17:8
Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim—Amalek's attack immediately after water provision shows that physical provision doesn't eliminate spiritual warfare. The Amalekites (עֲמָלֵק, descendants of Esau's grandson) represent flesh opposing spirit (Gal 5:17). Their strategy—attacking the weak and weary (Deut 25:17-18)—demonstrates Satan's tactics against exhausted believers. That Amalek 'feared not God' (Deut 25:18) makes them picture unregenerate humanity. God's declaration of perpetual war against Amalek (v.16) prefigures the believer's lifelong struggle against flesh. Saul's late...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 17:8
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“Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way”
“Esau's son; and she bore to Eliphaz Amalek. These are the sons of Adah”
“and took up his parable”
“I have marked that which Amalek did to Israel”
“when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day”
“chief Gatam”
“Ammon”