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Genesis 14:21

Genesis 14:21
And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the king of Sodom said unto Abram,.... After the conversation between him and Melchizedek was over:

give me the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 14:1-24

- Abram Rescues Lot 1. אמרפל 'amrāpel, Amraphel; related: unknown. אלריוך 'aryôk, Ariok, “leonine?” related: ארי…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 14:21-24

We have here an account of what passed between Abram and the king of Sodom, who succeeded him that fell in the battle…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the king of Sodom This verse resumes the narrative of Gen 14:14. The incident of Melchizedek is parenthetical.