We have here the story of the war with Amalek, which, we may suppose, was the first that was recorded in the book of the wars of the Lord , Num. 21:14. Amalek was the first of the nations that Israel fought with, Num. 24:20. Observe, I. Amalek’s attempt: They came out, and fought with Israel , Exod. 17:8. The Amalekites were the posterity of Esau, who hated Jacob because of the birthright and bles...