Observations

• After being challenged by internal conflict, Israel battles the external threat of the Amalekites (17:8-9).
• While a physical battle was happening below, a spiritual war was happening above (17:10-13).
• God didn’t want Joshua to forget the source of victory for the sake of future conflicts (17:14).
• This battle taught the Israelites to unite together under the LORD as their banner (17:15).
• God’s people should never face conflict without seeking God’s help (17:16).

Applications

• Don’t assume you can outlast your enemies without the support of your companions.
• Acknowledge that much of your conflict cannot be engaged with physical means.
• Pray the type of bold prayers that anticipate God doing the impossible.
• You can have victory because of Christ’s sacrifice at Calvary.