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Judgment on Persistent Evil
Commentators explain that this severe command was not arbitrary. Amalek was judged for its persistent and cruel hostility, described as the 'incarnation of inhumanity.' They attacked the weakest Israelites—the faint and weary—even after witnessing God's power in delivering His people from Egypt. The command reflects God's hatred for obstinate sin and rebellion.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 25:13–19
18th Century
Theologian
Honesty in trade, as a duty to our neighbor, is emphatically enforced once more (). It is noteworthy that John the Baptist places similar duties at…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 25:17–19
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 25:17–19. AMALEK TO BE EXTERMINATED.
At the end of all the precepts of humanity, the extermination …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 25:19
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore it shall be, when the Lord your God has given you
rest from all your enemies round about<…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 25:17–19
17th Century
Minister
Let every persecutor and injurer of God's people take warning from the case of the Amalekites. The longer it is before judgement comes, the more dr…