Gen 14:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 14:1-16: 14:1-16 In this skirmish typical of ancient politics, powerful kings formed a coalition to subjugate smaller vassal states. Summary for Gen 14:1-2: 14:1-2 Archaeology has not identified these kings, but similar names from antiquity corroborate the report’s accuracy. The Mesopotamian kings were confederates under a suzerain, apparently Amraphel , who is mentioned first. 14:1 Tidal apparently ruled a number of city-states ( Goiim , literally nations ).

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‏ Genesis 14:1-2

Summary for Gen 14:1-16: 14:1-16 ^a In this skirmish typical of ancient politics, powerful kings formed a coalition to subjugate smaller vassal states.
Summary for Gen 14:1-2: 14:1-2 ^b Archaeology has not identified these kings, but similar names from antiquity corroborate the report’s accuracy. The Mesopotamian kings were confederates under a suzerain, apparently Amraphel, who is mentioned first. 14:1 ^c Tidal apparently ruled a number of city-states (Goiim, literally nations).