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
In Genesis 14, a coalition of kings from the east invaded the region, defeating local rulers and capturing Lot, Abram's nephew, during a war in the Jordan Valley. An escapee brings news to Abram, who is identified as a Hebrew living near Mamre the Amorite, highlighting the nomadic and allied lifestyle of the patriarchs in Canaan. Abram had formed pacts with Mamre and his brothers, Eshcol and Aner, as alliances were essential for survival and defense in the ancient Near East.
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