Indeed the name Amalek ( ) begins with the letter Ayin (symbolizing the eye) and equals 240 in gematria -- the same value for safek ( ), meaning "doubt," and for rahm ( ), meaning "haughty." When it comes to the spirit of Amalek, there are a few things that every Christian should know. Thats what we experience as we wrestle with the Amalekites. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. And Joshua discomfited (wasted!) For this he sinned in striking the rock when he was told to speak to it (Num. His disobedience led to the loss of his kingdom and, in Esther's time, the threat of annihilation for all Jews. Yes, theres violence. Amalek! Its the male militant attitude that defeats the spirit of Amalek which has attacked a community or a houaehold: So Joshua defeated the Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. namely Israel above. Until true worship is given to God and not self, until the flesh, the old man is crucified, sin and Satan will wreak havoc with stealing, killing, destroying (John 10:10). Afterward, God told Moses that he would one day bring judgment on the Amalekites for what they had done (Exodus 17:14).Many years later, when Saul was king of Israel, God gave him an opportunity to fulfill this promise. The Midrash explains that the name "Refidim" is a [CDATA[// >