Exodus 17:14 And the LORD said to Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua… I. It is probable that from this time MOSES BEGAN TO KEEP A JOURNAL OF STRIKING AND USEFUL OCCURRENCES. Great men have frequently done the same for intellectual, and good men for religious, purposes. II. Whatever may be said of the particular mode, THE THING ITSELF IS OF IMPORTANCE. If we are to be affected with transactions and feelings, they must be in some way secured and retained. III. A reason is assigned for the recording and rehearsing of this transaction in A DREADFUL MENACE. The threatening was executed partially by Saul; but fully by David. IV. THE SCRIPTURES CANNOT BE BROKEN. Whatever improbabilities appear — whatever difficulties stand in the way — whatever delays intervene — God's counsels of old are faithfulness and truth; not a lot of His Word shall fail. (W. Jay.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. |
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