And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar.
Then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (which is Kadesh), and they defeated all the territory of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar.
This verse describes how the coalition of eastern kings conquered various groups of people in the southern region, including the Amalekites and Amorites, as they continued their military campaign.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis 14, a coalition of kings from the east, led by Chedorlaomer, was waging war against rebellious kings in the region of Canaan as part of a broader campaign of conquest. As they marched through the area, they returned to Enmishpat, also known as Kadesh, and defeated the Amalekites and the Amorites in Hazezontamar, reflecting the tribal conflicts and power struggles common in the ancient Near East during Abraham's era. This event sets the stage for Abraham's involvement in rescuing his nephew Lot, highlighting the interconnectedness of personal and regional affairs in that time.
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