Deuteronomy 25:18 akjv — How he met you by the way, and smote the hindmost of you, even all that were feeble behind you, when you were faint and…

American King James Version

"How he met you by the way, and smote the hindmost of you, even all that were feeble behind you, when you were faint and weary; and he feared not God. "

— Deuteronomy 25:18, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 25 — Context

15

But you shall have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure shall you have: that your days may be lengthened in the land which the LORD your God gives you.

16

For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God. ¶

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Remember what Amalek did to you by the way, when you were come forth out of Egypt;

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How he met you by the way, and smote the hindmost of you, even all that were feeble behind you, when you were faint and weary; and he feared not God.

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Therefore it shall be, when the LORD your God has given you rest from all your enemies round about, in the land which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance to possess it, that you shall blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; you shall not forget it.

Deuteronomy 25:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 25:18 say?
Deuteronomy 25:18 in the American King James Version reads: “How he met you by the way, and smote the hindmost of you, even all that were feeble behind you, when you were faint and weary; and he feared not God. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 25:18 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 25:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 25, verse 18.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 25:18.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 25:18 in?
Deuteronomy 25:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 25:18?
Deuteronomy 25:18 reads (AKJV): “How he met you by the way, and smote the hindmost of you, even all that were feeble behind you, when you were faint and weary; and he feared not God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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