Genesis 13 - Introduction - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

A.M. 2086. B.C. 1918.

A further account of Abram;

( 1,) In general, of, 1, His removals, Genesis 13:1; Genesis 13:3-4; Genesis 13:18; Genesis 13:2, His riches, v. 20. 3, His devotion, Genesis 13:4; Genesis 13:18.

(2,) A particular account of a quarrel that happened between him and Lot. 1, The occasion of their strife, Genesis 13:5-6; Genesis 13:2, The parties concerned in the strife, with the aggravation of it, Genesis 13:7; Genesis 13:3, The stopping it by the prudence of Abram, Genesis 13:8-9.

(3,) Lot's departure from Abram to the plain of Sodom, Genesis 13:10-14.

(4,) God's appearance to Abram, to confirm the promise of the land of Canaan to him, Genesis 13:14-17.