So Moses told Joshua, “Have some men ready to attack the Amalekites tomorrow. I will stand on a hilltop, holding this walking stick that has the power of God.”

Joshua led the attack as Moses had commanded, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur stood on the hilltop.

That's how Joshua defeated the Amalekites.

Afterwards, the Lord said to Moses, “Write an account of this victory and read it to Joshua. I want the Amalekites to be forgotten forever.”

Moses and Joshua his assistant got ready, then Moses started up the mountain to meet with God.

When Joshua heard the noisy shouts of the people, he said to Moses, “A battle must be going on down in the camp.”

Then they would bow down because a thick cloud would come down in front of the tent, and the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, just like a friend. Afterwards, Moses would return to camp, but his young assistant Joshua would stay at the tent.