him in the extension of his hands. When this was done, the
Hebrews conquered the Amalekites by main force; and indeed they had all
perished, unless the approach of the night had obliged the Hebrews to
desist from killing any more. So our forefathers obtained a most signal
and most seasonable victory; for they not only overcame those that
fought against them, but terrified also the neighboring nations, and got
great and splendid advantages, which they obtained of their enemies by
their hard pains in this battle: for when they had taken the enemy's
camp, they got ready booty for the public, and for their own private
families, whereas till then they had not any sort of plenty, of even
necessary food. The forementioned battle, when they had once got it, was
also the occasion of their prosperity, not only for the present, but
for the future ages also; for they not only made slaves of the bodies
of their enemies, but subdued their minds also, and after this battle,
became terrible to all that dwelt round about them. Moreover, they
acquired a vast quantity of riches; for a great deal of silver and gold
was left in the enemy's camp; as also brazen vessels, which they
made common use of in their families; many utensils also that were
embroidered there were of both sorts, that is, of what were weaved, and
what were the ornaments of their armor, and other things that served for
use in the family, and for the furniture of their rooms; they got also
the prey of their cattle, and of whatsoever uses to follow camps,
when they remove from one place to another. So the Hebrews now valued
themselves upon their courage, and claimed great merit for their valor;
and they perpetually inured themselves to take pains, by which they
deemed every difficulty might be surmounted. Such were the consequences
of this battle.

5. On the next day, Moses stripped the dead bodies of their enemies, and
gathered together the armor of those that were fled, and gave rewards
to such as had signalized themselves in the action; and highly commended
Joshua, their general, who was attested to by all the army, on account
of the great actions he had done. Nor was any one of the Hebrews slain;
but the slain of the enemy's army were too many to be enumerated. So
Moses offered sacrifices of thanksgiving to God, and built an altar,
which he named The Lord the Conqueror. He also foretold that the
Amalekites should utterly be destroyed; and that hereafter none of them
sh