Water from the Rock and Victory over Amalek

In Exodus 17, the Israelites complain about the lack of water, and God commands Moses to strike the rock at Horeb — and water flows out to quench the people’s thirst. Later, Israel battles the Amalekites, and victory comes as long as Moses keeps his hands raised in prayer. This chapter teaches about faith, intercession, and total dependence on God’s power.