Exodus 17:7-9

Common English Bible

⁷ He called the place Massah^[a] and Meribah,^[b] because the Israelites argued with and tested the Lord, asking, “Is the Lord really with us or not?”

Israel defeats Amalek

⁸ Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. ⁹ Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some men for us and go fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I’ll stand on top of the hill with the shepherd’s rod of God in my hand.”