Exodus 17:13 kjva — And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword."

— Exodus 17:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 17 — Context

10

So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

11

And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

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But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

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And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

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And the Lord said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.

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And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it JEHOVAH–nissi:

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For he said, Because the Lord hath sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

Exodus 17:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 17:13 say?
Exodus 17:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.”
Where is Exodus 17:13 in the Bible?
Exodus 17:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 17, verse 13.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 17:13.
What translation should I read Exodus 17:13 in?
Exodus 17:13 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 Exodus 17:13?
Exodus 17:13 reads (KJVA): “And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.” 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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