Exodus 17:8-9 KJV

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 17:1-16

Rephidim. Murmuring for Water. Opposition of AmalekLeaving the maritime plain the Israelites now strike inland, and after halting at Dophkah and Alush (see Numbers 33:12-13) they come to Rephidim. This is usually identified with the modern Wady Feiran, lying about 20 m. N. of Sinai. It is one of the oases of the peninsula, very fertile and usually well watered. On this occasion the brook was dry.1. After their journeys] RV ’by their journeys’ (RM ’stages’). 2. Tempt the Lord] challenge His... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Exodus 17:8

(8) Then came Amalek.—The Amalekites had not been previously (except in the anticipatory notice of Genesis 14:7) mentioned as a nation. Their name marks them for descendants of Amalek, the grandson of Esau (Genesis 36:12; Genesis 36:16); and it would seem that they early became the predominant people in the Sinaitic peninsula. Balaam speaks of them as “the first of the nations” (Numbers 24:20); and though we do lot meet with the name in the Egyptian records, yet it is probable that they were... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Exodus 17:9

(9) Moses said unto Joshua.—This is the first mention of Joshua. He was an Ephraimite, the son of a man called Nun, and the tenth in descent from Joseph (see Note on Exodus 6:16), in the prime of life—about 45 years old—and probably known as possessing military capacity. His actual name at the timo was Hoshea, which might have been viewed as a good omen, since the word meant “Saviour.” Moses afterwards changed his name to Jehoshua (Numbers 13:16), which became by contraction Joshua. We find... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Exodus 17:1-16

Exodus 17:2 In the first expostulation condemning them of injustice since not he, but the Lord, hath afflicted them; in the second, of presumption; that since it was God that tempted them by want, they should tempt Him by murmuring. In the one He would have them see their wrong; in the other, their danger. Bishop Hall. You, therefore, who wish to remain free, either instantly be wise, or, as soon as possible, cease to be fools; if you think slavery an intolerable evil, learn obedience to reason... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Exodus 17:8-16

AMALEK.Exodus 17:8-16.Nothing can be more natural, to those who remember the value of a fountain in the East, than that Amalek should swoop down from his own territories upon Israel, as soon as this abundant river tempted his cupidity. This unprovoked attack of a kindred nation leads to another advance in the education of the people.They had hitherto been the sheep of God: now they must become His warriors. At the Red Sea it was said to them, "Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord ...... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Exodus 17:1-16

CHAPTER 17 At Rephidim 1. The water from the rock (Exodus 17:1-7 ) 2. The conflict with Amalek (Exodus 17:8-16 ) From Sin they went to Dophkah and Alush before they came to Rephidim (Numbers 33:12-13 ). Again there was no water and Moses feared they might stone him. Without following the historical record we point out some of the most interesting lessons of the two events at Rephidim. The Rock is a type of Christ. Jehovah stood upon the rock to be smitten, even as “God was in Christ” (2... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Exodus 17:8

17:8 Then came {e} Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.(e) Who came from Eliphaz, son of Esau, Genesis 36:12. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Exodus 17:9

17:9 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 {f} hill with the rod of God in mine hand.(f) That is, Horeb, which is also called Sinai. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 17:1-16

WATER FROM THE ROCK (vs.1-7) Bread has been provided for the people. Can God provide water also? Why did they not simply appeal to Him in fullest confidence that He would answer just as fully as He had done in the case of their need of food? But when thirsting for water they again complained against Moses (v.2). He firmly responded that in talking this way they were actually tempting the Lord. How sad it is to see this contentious spirit among the people of God! But Moses again, in his... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Exodus 17:1-16

EVENTS AT REPHIDIM WATER OUT OF THE ROCK (Exodus 17:1-7 ) What is the next stopping place (Exodus 17:1 )? What do you suppose is meant by “the commandment of the Lord” in this verse? Rephidim is a wide-spreading plain at the northern base of the cluster of mountains named Horeb. What made it unfit for an encampment? How does this show that God sometimes guides His people into trouble? Are distress and difficulty an indication that believers are not in the will of God? How did the people... read more