Genesis 14:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their victuals, and went their way.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The attacking armies took all the possessions of Sodom and Gomorrah, along with all their food supplies, and left.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how conquering armies stripped Sodom and Gomorrah of all their wealth and provisions after defeating them in battle.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of Genesis 14, a coalition of kings from the east, led by Chedorlaomer, had previously forced the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah to pay tribute for 12 years. When the local kings rebelled, this triggered a military invasion where the invaders defeated them and seized their resources. This event highlights the conflicts over territory and wealth in the ancient Near East, setting the stage for Abraham's involvement in rescuing his nephew Lot.

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