Bible Strands
Deuteronomy 25:17
Remember what the Amalekites did to you along your way from Egypt,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The speaker addresses Israel regarding their departure from Egypt, embedding this command within a legal section on justice and covenant conduct.
The words — זָכ֕וֹר (za.Khor) = remember and עֲמָלֵ֑ק ('a.ma.Lek) = Amalek anchor the directive to recall a specific historical enemy.
The thread — Exodus 17:8 records the initial attack at Rephidim, while Numbers 24:20 pronounces destruction upon Amalek.
Why it lands — The text commands Israel to retain the memory of the Amalekite ambush to inform future covenant obedience. Readers must acknowledge the historical event before acting on the subsequent charge to blot out their memory.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt;
Cross-references
- Exodus 17:8 After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim.
- Numbers 24:20 Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.”
- Numbers 25:17 “Attack the Midianites and strike them dead.