GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 13:1 Expelled from Egypt, Abram retraces his
steps northward, through the Negeb, back to the hill country between
Bethel and Ai where he had previously built an altar (Genesis 12:8).
Competition for pasture soon leads to strife between the herdsmen of
Abram and Lot. When Abra... [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 13:7 The scarcity of pastureland may have
been related to the fact that THE CANAANITES AND THE PERIZZITES WERE
DWELLING IN THE LAND. Compare the similar statement in Genesis 12:6.
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 13:10 THE JORDAN VALLEY WAS WELL WATERED
EVERYWHERE. Lot’s experience with the effects of famine (Genesis
12:10, probably from drought) makes his choice of the fertile Jordan
Valley understandable. LIKE THE GARDEN OF THE LORD. A reference to the
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 13:11 Lot’s decision to settle AMONG THE
CITIES OF THE VALLEY brings him into the vicinity of Sodom.
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 13:14 At this stage, Abram still has no
children.
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GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 13:18 Abram relocates near HEBRON (also
known as Kiriath-arba; see Genesis 23:2), setting up his tent by the
OAKS OF MAMRE. Since one of Abram’s allies is “Mamre the
Amorite” (Genesis 14:13), the oaks are probably named after him.
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