Gen 13:1-7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 13:1-7: 13:1-7 This story is set in conflict amid God’s blessings. In the opening verses, Abram returns to a place where he had built an altar. Previous events are emphasized as Abram’s return to the land is described (13:3-4 ); Abram renewed his worship and again proclaimed the Lord’s name (cp. 12:8 ).

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‏ Genesis 13:1-7

Summary for Gen 13:1-7: 13:1-7 ^a This story is set in conflict amid God’s blessings. In the opening verses, Abram returns to a place where he had built an altar. Previous events are emphasized as Abram’s return to the land is described (13:3-4 ^b); Abram renewed his worship and again proclaimed the Lord’s name (cp. 12:8 ^c).
13:2 ^d Abram already had powerful resources (12:5 ^e); his Egyptian sojourn augmented his wealth and power (12:16 ^f).
Summary for Gen 13:5-7: 13:5-7 ^g Lot was also wealthy, with flocks and herds. Tents figure prominently in Lot’s story (13:12 ^h).

• The Canaanites and Perizzites (see 34:30 ⁱ; Deut 7:1 ^j; Judg 1:4 ^k; 3:5 ^l) held the well-watered land; the quarrel between Abram’s and Lot’s herdsmen left Abram more vulnerable to attack.