Exodus 17 Overview and Significance

After leaving the desert of Sin, the Israelites traveled to Rephidim where they found no _____ (Ex. 17:1)

At Rephidim, Moses told the LORD that the people were ready to do what to him (Ex. 17:4)?

When the LORD led Moses to get water for Israel at Rephidim, Moses was told to do all of the following EXCEPT (Ex. 17:5f)

What did Moses call the name of the place where Israel tested the LORD and water came out of a rock (Ex. 17:7)?

Why did Moses also name the place where water came out of the rock Meribah (Ex. 17:7)?

How did the Israelites test the LORD at Massah (Ex. 17:7)? They said

Who attacked the Israelites at Rephidim (Ex. 17:8)?

Who did Moses tell to choose men to fight at Rephidim (Ex. 17:9)?

Aaron and Hur did what to help win the battle at Rephidim (Ex. 17:12)?

After the battle at Rephidim, the LORD commanded Moses to make what memorial that God would destroy the Amalekites (Ex. 17:14)?

After the battle at Rephidim, Moses built an altar and named it ____ (Ex. 17:15)

Exodus 17 Overview

The Israelites journeyed to Rephidim after leaving the desert of Sin, where they encountered a lack of water.
At Rephidim, Moses expressed to the LORD that the people were ready to stone him due to their dissatisfaction.

Instructions from the LORD

Moses was instructed to take his staff, some elders of Israel, and to strike the rock at Horeb to provide water for the people.
He was not instructed to tell the people to prepare their water jars.

Significance of Massah and Meribah

The location where water was provided is called Massah, signifying a testing of the LORD.
It was also named Meribah due to the quarreling of the Israelites, highlighting their conflict and lack of faith.

Testing the LORD

At Massah, the Israelites questioned whether the LORD was among them, reflecting their skepticism and trials.

Battle at Rephidim

The Amalekites attacked the Israelites during their stay at Rephidim.
Moses designated Joshua to recruit men to fight against the Amalekites.

Support at the Battle

Aaron and Hur assisted Moses by holding up his arms, which was crucial for the Israelites to prevail in battle.

Memorialization of Victory

After their victory, the LORD commanded Moses to document the event on a scroll as a reminder that the Amalekites would be destroyed.
Moses constructed an altar after the battle, naming it "The LORD is my Banner," reflecting gratitude and acknowledgment of God’s support in their fight.

Explore the key events of Exodus 17, including the Israelite's struggles for water at Rephidim and their conflicts at Massah and Meribah. Understand the instructions given to Moses by the LORD and the subsequent battle against the Amalekites. This quiz focuses on the themes of faith and testing in the hardships faced by the Israelites.