Gen 14:13 | TNotes | STEP | 14:13 The word Hebrew first occurs here in the Bible. It is not equivalent to the later term Habiru from Egyptian texts; the Habiru were mercenaries that roamed the land in the era of the judges. • Mamre: See study note on 13:18. • relatives: Or allies; literally brothers.

‏ Genesis 14:13

14:13 ^a The word Hebrew first occurs here in the Bible. It is not equivalent to the later term Habiru from Egyptian texts; the Habiru were mercenaries that roamed the land in the era of the judges.

• Mamre: See study note on 13:18.

• relatives: Or allies; literally brothers.