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Genesis 14:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He brought back everything that had been taken, including his nephew Lot and all of Lot's possessions, as well as the women and all the other people who had been captured.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Abraham successfully rescuing his nephew Lot and recovering everything that had been stolen in the raid.

📚 Historical Context

In Genesis 14, Abram learns that his nephew Lot has been captured by a coalition of kings during a regional war in the ancient Near East, prompting Abram to take action. He gathers his trained men, pursues the enemy forces, and defeats them in battle to recover Lot, the stolen goods, and the people. This event highlights Abram's courage and faith, setting the stage for God's ongoing promises to his descendants.

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