Genesis 13:1
1 Abram and Lot return with great riches out of Egypt.6 Strife arises between Abram's herdsmen and those of Lot.8 Abram meekly refers it to Lot to choose his part of the country,10 and Lot goes to Sodom.14 God renews the promise to Abram.18 He removes to Hebron, and there builds an altar. A.M. 2086. B.C. 1918. the south.The south of Canaan; as in leaving Egypt, it is said he "came from the south," (ver. 3,) and the southern part of the promised land lay north-east of Egypt. 12:9-20; 20:1; 21:33; Jos 10:40; 18:5; 1Sa 27:10; 2Sa 24:7 Genesis 18:1
1 The Lord appears to Abraham, who entertains angels.9 Sarah is reproved for laughing at the promise of a son.16 The destruction of Sodom is revealed to Abraham.23 Abraham makes intercession for the inhabitants. appeared.15:1; 17:1-3,22; 26:2; 48:3; Ex 4:1; 2Ch 1:7; Ac 7:2Mamre.13:18; 14:13and he sat.In these verses we have a delightful picture of genuine and primitive hospitality: a venerable father sits at the tent door, not only to enjoy the current of refreshing air, but that if he saw any weary and exhausted travellers, he might invite them to rest and refresh themselves during the heat of the day, and the same custom still continues in the east. It was not the custom, nor was there any necessity, for strangers to knock at the door, or to speak first, but to stand till they were invited. Genesis 24:62
Lahai-roi.Ge 16:14; 25:11south.12:9
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