Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.
So Lot chose the entire Jordan valley for himself and traveled east. This is how Abraham and Lot separated and went their different ways.
This verse shows Lot making a choice based on what looked best to him, which led to him and Abraham going separate directions.
📚 Historical Context
This separation happened after Abraham and Lot's herds had grown so large that the land couldn't support both groups living together, causing disputes between their herdsmen. Abraham had graciously offered Lot first choice of the land to avoid conflict. The Jordan valley that Lot chose was well-watered and fertile, appearing ideal for raising livestock, but it was also near the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
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