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Exodus 17:11

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9 So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.”

10 Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.

12 When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.

13 So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword.

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BSB
As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.
KJV
And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
WEB
When Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed. When he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
ASV
And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
DARBY
And it came to pass when Moses raised his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
BLB
And it came to pass when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed, and when he let his hand down, that Amalek prevailed.
ÅB
Da gikk det så at så lenge Moses holdt sin hånd oppløftet, hadde Israel overtaket; men når han lot sin hånd synke, da fikk Amalek overtaket.
OTB
Hver gang Moses løftet hendene, hadde Israel overtaket; men når han senket hendene, hadde Amalek overtaket.
B1930
Da gikk det så at så lenge Moses holdt sin hånd opløftet, hadde Israel overtaket; men når han lot sin hånd synke, da fikk Amalek overtaket.

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Cross references

  • 1 Timothy 2:8

    Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

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  • James 5:16

    Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

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  • Psalms 56:9

    Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.

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  • Luke 18:1

    Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:

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