KJV ORIGINAL
And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
There was conflict between Abram's shepherds and Lot's shepherds over their livestock. At that time, the Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how tension arose between Abram and his nephew Lot's workers because their growing herds were causing disputes over grazing land and resources.
📚 Historical Context
This conflict occurred after Abram and Lot returned from Egypt with increased wealth and larger flocks. The land of Canaan was already occupied by various tribes including the Canaanites and Perizzites, making available grazing land even more limited and precious.
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