611. Always to remember what Amalek did (Deut. 25:17) (CCA76).
612. That the evil done to us by Amalek shall not be forgotten (Deut. 25:19) (CCN194).
613. To destroy the seed of Amalek (Deut. 25:19) (CCA77).
2006-06-20 04:26:07 · 4 answers · asked by confused 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Here is the Wikipedia explanation, including other Biblical references to them that explain why they were not regarded as good buddies to the Israelites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalek
2006-06-20 04:33:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jimbo Ketan 2 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Amalek was a group of people who were the perpetual enemies of Jews.
When they left Egypt and were in the Sinai desert the Amalek picked off and killed the Hebrew stragglers. Also Haman from the book of Esther was a descendant of them.
2006-06-20 11:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amalek was a tribe/nation, descendant of Esau, who attacked the Israelites fleeing Egypt for no apparent reason.
2006-06-20 11:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the amalekites killed a bunch of israelites who were bringing up the rear during the exodus.
2006-06-20 11:31:23 · answer #4 · answered by Stuie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋