1. And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and {there was} no water for the people to drink. →

So, Exodus 17. The Israelites are traveling through the wilderness and they're getting thirsty. But lo and behold, God provides! He gives them water from a rock. Then, Moses and the Israelites fight the Amalekites, and Moses and Aaron make sure that he stays standing on the top of the hill with the staff of God in his hand. →

Joe: Alright, so what’s the story in Exodus 17? Bible Expert: Exodus 17 is about the Israelites coming up against the Amalekites in battle. The Lord tells Moses to take the staff of God and his brother Aaron and to station them on the top of the hill with the staff of God in his hand. →

Alex Trebek: So, what do you do for fun? Contestant: Well, I love reading the Bible. Alex Trebek: [Sigh] Well, what can you tell me about it? Contestant: Sure! In Exodus 17, the people of Israel are still wandering through the wilderness. →

ATTENTION, SOLDIERS! LISTEN UP! Exodus 17- Moses and the Israelites are thirsty, so they complain to God! So God tells Moses to hit a rock with his staff and water comes out! The name for this place is Massah and Meribah, which means “testing” and “quarreling”. →

Batman: Robin, we've arrived in the desert, and the Israelites are getting thirsty! Robin: It looks like they're about to have a showdown with the Amalekites, Batman! Batman: That they are, Robin. But Moses is going to the top of the hill and holding the staff of God in the air. →

Listen, Jack, my father used to say, "C'mon, man, there ain't no malarkey in the Bible!" Well, in Exodus 17, here's the deal: the Israelites were in a tight spot, literally, and they were thirsty for water. →

In Exodus 17, we see a tremendous victory for the people of Israel. Believe me, after many such cases, they were ready for a win. And they got one. It was amazing. After being attacked by the Amalekites, they cried out to God and He answered their prayers. →

Peter: Alright, so this chapter of the Bible starts off with the Israelites being attacked by the Amalekites. Lois: Oh no, those poor Israelites! Peter: Yeah, but then Moses leads the Israelites into battle and tells Joshua to lead the troops into battle. →