Exodus 17 - Introduction - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

A.M. 2513. B.C. 1491.

In this chapter are recorded,

(1,) The providing water for the host of Israel. 1, In the wilderness they wanted water, Exodus 17:1; Exodus 17:2, In their want they chid with Moses, Exodus 17:2; Exodus 17:3; Exodus 17:3, Moses cried to God, Exodus 17:4; Exodus 17:4, God ordered him to smite the rock, and fetch water out of it; and he did Song of Solomon, vv5, vv6. 5, The place named from it, Exodus 17:7.

(2,) The defeating of the host of Amalek. 1, The victory obtained by the prayer of Moses, Exodus 17:8-12; Exodus 17:2, By the sword of Joshua, vv13. 3, A record kept of it, Exodus 17:14-16.