Genesis 14:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The king of Sodom said to Abram, 'Give me back my people, and you can keep all the goods for yourself.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The king of Sodom is offering Abram all the recovered wealth in exchange for getting his people back after Abram rescued them from captivity.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of Genesis 14, Abram had just led a successful rescue mission to save his nephew Lot, who was captured during a war between regional kings from the east and the kings of the Jordan Valley. After defeating the enemies and recovering the people and goods, the king of Sodom approached Abram with this proposal, reflecting the customs of ancient Near Eastern warfare where victors often divided spoils. This event underscores Abram's loyalty and his interactions with surrounding rulers in a time of regional conflicts.

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