kes denotes the throne named in the declaration of the LORD's continuing war with Amalek.

The attested use names the throne in the clause placing a hand upon it as the LORD's war with Amalek is declared.

1. The throne in a declaration of conflict · dominant

   In Exodus 17:16, the construct noun occurs in the clause concerning a hand upon the throne; the APB renders the clause, "A hand upon the throne of the LORD," before stating that the LORD will have war with Amalek.

   Exodus 17:16

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Exodus 17:16, the APB presents the clause as "A hand upon the throne of the LORD." It confirms the clause's presentation without isolating every element of the Hebrew form.