Battle between them and the kings of canaan, genesis 14. It was first given in broad outline and later chapter. Genesis chapter 14 matthew henry complete commentary. Genesis chapter 14 questions and answers biblefied. Abrams rescue of lot from that captivity, with the victory he obtained over the conquerors, genesis 14. Here again we have a whole chapter that cannot be identified with any of the alleged prior sources of genesis, and this is characteristic of hundreds of other passages large and small that do not fit the theories. And though others may have been wanting in their duty to us, yet we must not neglect our duty to them. Genesis 14 niv bible at the time when amraphel was king. Here again we have a whole chapter that cannot be identified with any of the alleged prior sources of genesis, and this is characteristic of hundreds. And they also took lot, abrams nephew, and his possessions and departed, for he was living in sodom genesis 14. Lot had chosen to act on the basis of economic selfinterest, and had thus disregarded the covenant god had made with abram 12. This will serve to avoid going on unnecessary tangents elsewhere. The reader has seen that in chapter 12 the lord established a covenant with abram, which is known as the abrahamic covenant and which is the first of the theocratic covenants pertaining to the rule of god. Because lot was living in sodom, he was among those captured.
This was because of a vow he made to god most high a phrase he used after hearing melchizedek use this particular title for god genesis 14. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute based in israel. Lot is captured in the battles of the kingshe is rescued by abram melchizedek administers bread and wine and blesses abramabram pays. Genesis, chapter 14 king james version christian answers. He had settled in sodom, and when the city is conquered, he and his family are carried away as prisoners of war. In the biography,from genesis to growing up, chapter 14. And it came about in the days of amraphel king of shinar, arioch king of ellasar, chedorlaomer king of elam, and tidal king of goiim. The spirit of despotism had descended from nimrod to the present potentates of the east, and prompted them to aim at universal empire. Baruch korman presents a detailed analysis, interpretation and understanding of genesis chapter 14. He armed his trained servants, born in his house to the number of three hundred and eighteen. Genesis 14 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Genesis 14 1 at this time amraphel king of shinar, arioch king of ellasar, kedorlaomer king of elam and tidal king of goiim 2 went to war against bera king of sodom, birsha king of gomorrah, shinab king of admah, shemeber king of zeboiim, and the king of bela that is, zoar. One man managed to escape and told abraham about lots capture. It shows us that faith is not necessarily linked with pacifism.
Genesis 14 this chapter is one of the more exciting ones in the life of abraham, as far as action is concerned. Of course the later and more obvious reverences to soul are also mentioned. Genesis chapter 15 1 and it came to pass in the days of amraphel king of shinar, arioch king of ellasar, chedorlaomer king of elam, and tidal king of nations. If youre young, use the bible to help you find the answers. Bible land maps from sermons archive through love and compassion we can change the world. Genesis 14 we have four things in the story of this chapter. Speiser genesis ab, 103 suggests that part of this chapter came from an outside source since it refers to abram the hebrew. Genesis 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The confederate kings overrun and pillage the whole country, genesis 14. Holmhudson also shows that though critics belittled steam as son of sledgehammer these two songs actually refer to two distinctly. When abraham heard about lot, he took 318 trained men from his household and. At this time amraphel king of shinar, arioch king of ellasar, kedorlaomer king of elam and tidal king of goiim 2 went to war against bera king of sodom, birsha king of gomorrah, shinab king of admah, shemeber king of zeboiim, and the king of bela that is, zoar. I will return about this time next year, and sarah will have a son.
Abrams rescue of lot from that captivity, with the victory he obtained over the conquerors v. Lot becomes the victim of political turmoil of the country. And it came to pass in the days of amraphel king of shinar, arioch king of ellasar, chedorlaomer king of elam, and tidal king of nations, that they made war with bera king of sodom, birsha king of gomorrah, shinab king of admah, shemeber king of zeboiim, and the king of bela that is, zoar. Again, it is all one with the lord to save by many or by few, 1 sa. Genesis 14 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Genesis 14 net the blessing of victory for gods bible gateway. Genesis chapter 14 questions and answers print this page. The wars of nations make great figure in history, but we should not have had the record of this war if abram and lot had not been concerned. Groups of people band together to make life work for them, and part of that banding together includes protecting.
We have in this chapter, a war with the king of sodom and his allies, ver. The confederate kings overrun and pillage the whole country, 47. Adam clarkes bible commentary genesis 14 genesis genesis 15 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. Review chapter 14 to develop the following tables to help better understand the information provided in the text. For 12 years, the four kings of an eastern group of citystateselam, shinar, ellasar, and goiimhad ruled over the citystates in and around canaan. The king of sodom and the kings of the adjoining cities, after having been tributaries for twelve years to the king of elam, combined to throw off his yoke. The phrase i have raised my hand to the lord indicates that abram made. Chapter 14 is unique in the recorded events of abrams life. Genesis 14 is an actionpacked story of war between ancient citystates with a surprising conclusion. Genesis chapter 14 matthew henry complete commentary on. The war of four confederate kings against the five kings of canaan, genesis 14. The latter are defeated, and the principal part of the armies of the kings of sodom and gomorrah slain, genesis 14. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic which limits the observer to the content offered by the book of genesis. Genesis 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
The stories are generally about the patriarchs of the family think abraham, isaac, and jacob, but women like as sarah, rebekah, leah, and rachel will get in on the action, too. King arioch of ellasar, king kedorlaomer of elam, and king tidal of goiim 2fought against king bera of sodom, king birsha of gomorrah, king shinab of admah, king shemeber of zeboiim, and the king of bela also called zoar. This is the first explicit mention that these men accompanied abram on the campaign cf. As with lot being allowed to have first choice in the pick of the land, so here he allows the surly king of sodom more than his share. We ought to be ready to succour those in distress, especially relations and friends. Genesis, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. In the biography, from genesis to growing up, chapter 14 discusses surrealism in what peter gabriel song. Holmhudson also shows that though critics belittled steam as son of sledgehammer these two songs actually refer to two distinctly different traditions of soul and rhythm n blues. Genesis chapter 14 verse by verse bible commentary.
The war of four confederate kings against the five kings of canaan. Verse 14 14 and when abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto dan. In genesis chapter 14 abram meets the first kings mentioned in the bible. A war with the king of sodom and his allies, genesis 14. They were joined together in the vale of siddim, which is the salt sea v.
Yet, abram would not take any of the plunder, the spoil taken from sodom and gomorrah and recovered. At the time when amraphel was king of shinar, arioch king of ellasar, kedorlaomer king of elam and tidal king of goyim, these kings went to war against bera king of sodom, birsha king of gomorrah, shinab king of admah, shemeber king of zeboyim, an. Upon the alarm of which, the king ofsodom and his allies went out and were routed. Genesis 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Genesis 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Slegehammer was obviously motowninspired while steam drew from stax productions. Print this page daily bible study questions for genesis chapter 14 day one. Working for a peaceful world for humans, animals and the environment. David guzik commentary on genesis 14, where abram rescues lot from the confederacy of kings, and meets melchizedek, who is a picture of jesus. Genesis 14 niv bible at the time when amraphel was. The four kings laid the neighbouringcountries waste, and enriched themselves with the spoil of them, genesis 14. Genesis 14 niv abram rescues lot at the time when bible. Genesis 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Genesis 14, new living translation nlt the bible app. He chased them as far as hobah, north of damascus, 16 and recovered the loot that had been. Commentaries for genesis chapter 14 the battle of the kings, lot is taken prisoner. And it came to pass this chapter presents abram in the unexpected character of a warrior. Abram said he would accept nothing but what his men had eaten and the share that belonged to the men that went with him. Geneva study bible commentary on genesis chapter 14.
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