Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 17:1-7
Here is, I. The strait that the children of Israel were in for want of water; once before the were in the like distress, and now, a second time, Exod. 17:1. They journeyed according to the commandment of the Lord, led by the pillar of cloud and fire, and yet they came to a place where there was no water for them to drink. Note, We may be in the way of our duty, and yet may meet with troubles, which Providence brings us into for the trial of our faith, and that God may be glorified in our... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 17
Two passages of story are recorded in this chapter, I. The watering of the host of Israel. 1. In the wilderness they wanted water, Exod. 17:1. 2. In their want they chided Moses, Exod. 17:2, 3. 3. Moses cried to God, Exod. 17:4. 4. God ordered him to smite the rock, and fetch water out of that; Moses did so, Exod. 17:5, 6. 5. The place named from it, Exod. 17:7. II. The defeating of the host of Amalek. 1. The victory obtained by the prayer of Moses, Exod. 17:8-12. 2. By the sword of Joshua,... read more