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  • GiGi on Genesis 14 - 2 years ago
    God's blessings to all here on this site.

    I have read all of the comments of this section and have a few thoughts. First, Abraham called Lot his "brother". Perhaps Abraham thought that Lot represented his brother, Haran, since Haran had died. Why his brother, Nahor, did not come with Abraham, it is not known. However, it is Nahor's descendants that Isaac and Jacob go to to secure wives. So, God had a reason for Nahor to stay in Haran, perhaps to take care of Terah or his mother and also to separate the gene pool a bit from Abraham. Abraham had a strong sense of duty to take care of Lot, it seems. I think that Lot worshipped the same God that Abraham did, since in later text, it says that Lot was vexed by the wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah. Perhaps he was a preacher of righteousness also.

    Secondly, Abraham was satisfied to have his family once again reunited. he was well blessed and really didn't have any need of the spoils. He was content with what God had given him already. Also, he may not have desired the spoils of war. He seemed like a man of peace. It seems that Abraham and the Amorites he lived with had good relations with the people of Sodom and Gomorrah at this time. Thence the meeting with Melchizedeck included these kings and representatives of the tribes that were allies. Being the "outsider" in the land, I think Abraham was accepted because he was peaceful and did not wish to take from those around him in an un-towards way. He probably kept to himself in most matters, but was willing to be helpful, to neighbors when needed, even if they worshipped idols. We are instructed to live godly lives in this wicked generation, overflowing with brotherly love and concern for others, just as Abraham did. it is not known if there were many true worshippers of God on Canaan at this time, but Melchizedeck was, and was respected. I pray that this would be true of us, too, especially when we are outnumbered by unbelievers around us.



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