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16 For everyone who does these things, everyone who does what is dishonest, is an abomination to the Lord, your God.(A)

17 [a](B)Bear in mind what Amalek did to you on the journey after you left Egypt, 18 how he surprised you along the way, weak and weary as you were, and struck down at the rear all those who lagged behind; he did not fear God.

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Footnotes

  1. 25:17–19 This attack on Israel by Amalek is not mentioned elsewhere in the Old Testament, although it probably was connected with the battle mentioned in Ex 17:8. A campaign against Amalek was carried out by Saul; cf. 1 Sm 15.

16 For the Lord your God detests anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly.(A)

17 Remember what the Amalekites(B) did to you along the way when you came out of Egypt. 18 When you were weary and worn out, they met you on your journey and attacked all who were lagging behind; they had no fear of God.(C)

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