And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram.
Someone who had escaped came and told Abram the Hebrew what had happened. Abram was living in the plains of Mamre, who was an Amorite and the brother of Eshcol and Aner. These three men were allies with Abram.
This verse shows that someone who escaped from battle brought news to Abram, and that Abram had made alliances with local tribal leaders where he lived.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the account of the war between several kings, where Lot (Abram's nephew) was taken captive along with the people of Sodom. Abram was living as a nomad in Canaan and had formed strategic alliances with local Amorite chieftains for mutual protection and support. The term 'Hebrew' is one of the earliest uses of this designation for Abram's people.
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