Exodus 17:12
But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.
Cross-reference
Exodus 17:10
Historical context
Exodus 17:10 sets the scene: Moses, Aaron, and Hur go up the hill—providing context for the hand-support in verse 12.
Matthew 26:40–45
Contrast
In Matthew 26:40-45, the disciples fail to support Jesus in prayer, contrasting with Aaron and Hur who held up Moses' weary hands.
Mark 14:37–40
Contrast
Mark 14:37-40 similarly shows the disciples sleeping, contrasting the faithful support Moses received from Aaron and Hur.
Hebrews 12:12
Allusion
In Hebrews 12:12, 'lift your drooping hands' directly recalls Moses' weary hands being supported, urging perseverance.
Joshua 8:26
Typology
In Joshua 8:26, Joshua holds out his javelin until victory—a typological echo of Moses' raised hands securing battle success.
Isaiah 35:3
Allusion
In Isaiah 35:3, the same imagery of weak hands and feeble knees calls for strengthening—echoing the physical support Moses received.