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What Does the Bible Say About Amalekites?

16 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Amalekites in the Bible

Discover 16 Bible verses about amalekites. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on amalekites, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Amalekites

  1. 1
    Genesis 14:7
    And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 17:8
    Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 17:13
    And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 17:14
    And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Exodus 17:16
    For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. Because: or, Because the hand of Amalek is against the throne of the LORD, therefore, etc the LORD hath: Heb. the hand upon the throne of the LORD
    KJV
  6. 6
    Numbers 13:29
    The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Numbers 14:25
    (Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites dwelt in the valley.) To morrow turn you, and get you into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Numbers 14:45
    Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even unto Hormah.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Numbers 24:20
    And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever. the nations: the nations that warred against Israel that: or, even to destruction
    KJV
  10. 10
    Deuteronomy 25:17
    Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt;
    KJV

Subtopics of Amalekites

A people inhabiting the country south of Idumea and east of the Red Sea
Defeated by Chedorlaomer
Defeated by Joshua
Defeated by Gideon
Defeated by Saul
Defeated by David
Defeated by the Simeonites
Defeat the Israelites
Israel commanded to destroy
Prophecies against

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Amalekites? (16 Verses)

And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar.
Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.
And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.
For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. Because: or, Because the hand of Amalek is against the throne of the LORD, therefore, etc the LORD hath: Heb. the hand upon the throne of the LORD
The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan.
(Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites dwelt in the valley.) To morrow turn you, and get you into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.
Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even unto Hormah.
And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever. the nations: the nations that warred against Israel that: or, even to destruction
Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt;
How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God.
Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from all thine enemies round about, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it, that thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget it.
And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees .
And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until thou comest to Shur, that is over against Egypt.
And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt. Gezrites: or, Gerzites
Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee this day.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Amalekites

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about amalekites. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about amalekites and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about amalekites is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on amalekites needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about amalekites with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about amalekites, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about amalekites?
Discover 16 Bible verses about amalekites. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on amalekites, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 16 key verses about amalekites spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about amalekites are there?
There are 16 key Bible verses about amalekites compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about amalekites?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about amalekites is Genesis 14:7 — "And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezonta..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about amalekites?
Amalekites is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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