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Berean Standard Bible

“So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword.”

Exodus 17:13

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Study note

Israel's first battle after leaving Egypt comes at Rephidim, where the Amalekites attack the weary and stragglers at the rear. Moses stands on a hill with the staff of God while Joshua leads the fighting men below.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword.

World English Bible (WEB)

Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

King James Version (KJV)

And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Joshua overcame Amalek and his people with the sword.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y Josué deshizo á Amalec y á su pueblo á filo de espada.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Como resultado, Josué y sus soldados derrotaron al ejército de Amalec a filo de espada.

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