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Victory Through Prayer
Commentators highlight that Joshua's military success was not the primary cause of victory. John Calvin notes that the text presents the victory as a direct result of Moses' persistent prayer. The battle on the ground was won by the spiritual battle on the hill, demonstrating that reliance on God through prayer is more decisive than human strength.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 17:13
18th Century
Theologian
With the edge of the sword - This expression always denotes a great slaughter of the enemy.
John Calvin
On Exodus 17:13
16th Century
Theologian
And Joshua discomfited Amalek. The connecting word 'And' is used here not merely as a simple link, but rather with the force of an ill…
John Gill
On Exodus 17:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of
the sword .
Amalek bein…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 17:8–16
17th Century
Minister
Israel engaged with Amalek in their own necessary defense. God makes his people able and calls them to various services for the good of his church.…