Deuteronomy 25:17-19

Revenge on the Amalekites

17 "Remember what the Amalekites did to you on the journey after you left Egypt.
18 They met you along the way and attacked all your stragglers from behind when you were tired and weary. They did not fear God.
19 When the Lord your God gives you rest from all the enemies around you in the land the Lord your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance, blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. Do not forget.[a]

Deuteronomy 25:17-19 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO DEUTERONOMY 25

Several laws are contained in this chapter, as concerning beating such whose crimes required it, De 25:1-3; of not muzzling the ox in treading out the corn, De 25:4; of marrying a deceased brother's wife, when there was no issue, and of the disgrace of such that refused it, De 25:5-10; of the punishment of an immodest woman, De 25:11,12; and against bad weights and measures, De 25:13-16; and for the utter destruction of Amalek, De 25:17-19.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Ex 17:8-16; 1 Sm 15; 30
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