Holman Christian Standard Bible

Exodus 17:6-9 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

6. I am going to stand there in front of you on the rock at Horeb; when you hit the rock, water will come out of it and the people will drink.” Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.

7. He named the place Massah and Meribah because the Israelites complained, and because they tested the Lord, saying, “Is the Lord among us or not? ”

8. At Rephidim, Amalek came and fought against Israel.

9. Moses said to Joshua, “Select some men for us and go fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with God’s staff in my hand.”