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Battle of Rephidim
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Conflict narrative in the Hebrew Bible ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Belligerents Israelites Amalekites Commanders and leaders Moses Joshua Aaron Hur unknown Strength Estimated at 6,000 Estimated at 5,000–7,000 (30,000 according to Yalkut Me'am Loez) The Battle of Refidim (or Rephidim ), as described in the Bible , took place between the Israelites and the Amalekites , which occurred in Rephidim while the former were moving towards the Promised Land . The description of this battle can be found in the Book of Exodus .
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battle between the israelites and amalek
Now
moving towards the promised land
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