Exodus 17:12

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Les mains de Moïse étant fatiguées, ils prirent une pierre qu'ils placèrent sous lui, et il s'assit dessus. Aaron et Hur soutenaient ses mains, l'un d'un côté, l'autre de l'autre; et ses mains restèrent fermes jusqu'au coucher du soleil.

What Does This Mean?

In Exodus 17:12, Moses is leading the Israelites in a battle against the Amalekites. His hands were getting tired, so Aaron and Hur supported him by holding his hands up. This way, Moses could keep praying for the Israelites to win until the battle ended at sunset. The key message is about support and perseverance.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you have to hold up a toy as long as you can, but your arms get tired. Your friends help you by holding your arms up so you can keep playing until the game ends. That's what Aaron and Hur did for Moses in this story.

Historical Background

Exodus was written by Moses around 1440-1400 BCE. It was written for the Israelites, who were being led out of Egypt to the Promised Land. The story of Moses and the battle against the Amalekites shows the Israelites' dependence on God for victory and the importance of community support.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, think of a team project at work where one member is struggling. By supporting this person, like Aaron and Hur supported Moses, the team can achieve its goals even when the going gets tough. This verse encourages us to lean on each other for strength.

Topics

• faith
• perseverance
• support
• community
• victory
• prayer

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 25:17
• Psalms 136:11
• 1 Corinthians 10:10
• Hebrews 11:23
• Joshua 8:24

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were Moses' hands heavy?

Moses was holding his hands up in prayer for the Israelites to gain strength in battle against the Amalekites. As the battle continued, his arms grew tired, making it difficult to keep praying.

What does the stone represent?

The stone represents a simple solution that provided Moses with a place to rest, allowing him to maintain his position and continue praying for the Israelites.

How does this verse show the importance of community?

Aaron and Hur supported Moses by holding his hands up, showing that even leaders need help from their community to achieve their goals and persevere through tough times.

What can we learn about prayer from this verse?

This verse illustrates the power of continuous prayer and how it can lead to victory. It also shows the importance of perseverance in prayer, even when it becomes difficult.