Hamas, Modern-Day Amalekites

October 16, 2023 / 1 Cheshvan 5784

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The attack perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on October 7th proved to the world what Israel has known for many years - that Hamas and the terrorists who perpetrate evil against Israel and her citizens are modern-day Amalakites. What exactly do we mean by Amalekites?
Biblical Background:
As they traveled through the wilderness following their liberation from Egyptian slavery, the Israelites faced an unexpected attack by the Amalekites near Rephidim. Moses, their leader, directed Joshua to lead the Israelite forces into battle against the Amalekites, while Moses ascended a nearby hill with the staff of God in his hand.

Down in the valley, a fierce battle ensued. Moses played a unique role in the outcome – when he raised his staff high, the Israelites gained the upper hand, but when fatigue caused his hand to lower, the Amalekites gained ground. To secure victory, Aaron and Hur, companions of Moses, lent their support to keep his hands raised until sunset.

Ultimately, the Israelites emerged victorious against the Amalekites. As a consequence of this battle, God declared an everlasting conflict with the nation of Amalek, vowing to "utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven" (Exodus 17:14).

What exactly did the Amalekites do that caused God to wage war against them for all time? What made them so evit?

Hamas, Modern-Day Amalekites

October 16, 2023 / 1 Cheshvan 5784

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