Exodus 17 · Grade 3

Aaron and Hur

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Read the Story

At Rephidim there was no water. The people quarreled with Moses: Give us water to drink. Moses cried to Yahweh, What shall I do with these people? They are almost ready to stone me. God said, I will stand before you there on the rock in Horeb. You shall strike the rock, and water will come out. He named the place Massah and Meribah, because they tested Yahweh, saying, Is Yahweh among us, or not?

Amalek came and fought with Israel. Moses told Joshua to choose men and fight, while he stood on the top of the hill with God's rod in his hand. When Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed. When he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

Moses' hands were heavy, so they put a stone under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on each side. His hands were steady until sunset, and Joshua defeated Amalek. Moses built an altar and called its name Yahweh our Banner.

Memory Verse

“But Moses’ hands were heavy; so they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side. His hands were steady until sunset.”

Exodus 17:12 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

Why did Moses say the people were almost ready to stone him?
What did Massah and Meribah remember?
Where did Moses stand during the battle?
How did Aaron and Hur help Moses?
What was the altar called?

Story Order

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you encourage a friend who feels worn out?
When do you doubt that God is with you?