Moses’ Hands Held Up in Battle

Moses stands on a hillside above the battlefield with his arms raised, supported by two companions as Israel fights below. The sweeping engraving shows ranks of armed men, fallen soldiers, fleeing livestock, and a distant fortified height, placing the viewer amid the struggle between Israel and Amalek. The subject recalls Exodus 17, where Moses holds the staff of God while Joshua leads the army in the valley. When Moses’ hands remain lifted, Israel prevails; when they fall, Amalek gains ground. Aaron and Hur steady him until sunset, revealing a theology of intercession, perseverance, and shared spiritual labor. This artwork is suited for teaching on prayer, leadership, spiritual warfare, and the dependence of God’s people upon divine help in the day of conflict. by S. M. Davis