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Genesis 14:21

King James Version (KJV)

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And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.

Genesis 14:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 14:21

Theological / Devotional

The king of Sodom. Though arriving first (v. 17), the king of Sodom appears to have deferred to the greater personage, Melchizedek, and to have witnessed the interview between him and Abram. Now, he advanced with his request for the release of his subjects, who, according to the rules of ancient warfare, had become the property of Abram and his allies.

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