Geneses Chapter 13- Separation

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Geneses Chapter 13- Separation

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Abram and Lot Separate

1 So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, with his wife and everything he had, and Lot went with him. (From Egypt to Negev with Lot)

2 Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold. (Abram increased his wealth.)

3 From the Negev he went from place to place until he came to Bethel, to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had been earlier 4 and where he had first built an altar. There Abram called on the name of the Lord. (From Negev to Bethel-Ai, called the name of the Lord; public worship to the Lord.)

5 Now Lot, who was moving about with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.

6 But the land could not support them while they stayed together, for their possessions were so great that they were not able to stay together.

7 And quarreling arose between Abram’s herders and Lot’s. The Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land at that time. (It was crowdy for Abram and Lot. and additional local people together with their many live stock.)

8 So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herders and mine, for we are close relatives. (They needed to get separated.)

9 Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to the left.” (Abram was generous enough to give the first choice to Lot.)

10 Lot looked around and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan toward Zoar was well watered, like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)

11 So Lot chose for himself the whole plain of the Jordan and set out toward the east. The two men parted company: 12 Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. (Lot chose the fertile plain with pastures and cities. And Abram took the land of Canaan.)(2, Map: Abram and Lot)

13 Now the people of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the Lord. (Lot didn't care about the wickedness of the world while seeking his prosperity.)

14 The Lord said to Abram after Lot had parted from him, “Look around from where you are, to the north and south, to the east and west. (Abram, on the other side, could hear God's blessing in the wilderness. Where there is God is the Kingdom of God.)

15 All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever.

16 I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if anyone could count the dust, then your offspring could be counted.

17 Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you.” (The Lord blessed Abram with offsprings and land.)

18 So Abram went to live near the great trees of Mamre at Hebron, where he pitched his tents. There he built an altar to the Lord. (So Abram built an altar to God at Hebron.)(1, Hebron)

(1, Hebron) (AI)

Hebron is one of the most significant cities in the Bible, appearing 87 times, notably as the burial site of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs (Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, Leah) in the Cave of Machpelah. Founded around 1720 BCE, it was King David's first capital where he ruled for seven years.

Key Biblical Highlights & Time Periods

Patriarchal Age (c. 2000–1550 B.C.E.): Abraham lived near the "oaks of Mamre" in Hebron, which was then known as Kiryat-Arba. He purchased the Cave of Machpelah for 400 silver shekels, marking the first piece of land owned by the Jewish people in Canaan.

The Exodus and Conquest: The spies sent by Moses explored the area, noting its strong fortifications. Joshua assigned the city to Caleb, and it was designated a city of refuge.

Davidic Reign (c. 1000 B.C.E.): After King Saul's death, David was told by God to go to Hebron, where he was anointed king over Judah and reigned for seven and a half years.

Second Temple & Herodian Period: King Herod the Great built a massive, still-standing,, stone structure over the Cave of Machpelah.

Archaeological and Historical Significance

Tel Rumeida: This is the site of the ancient Canaanite and Israelite city.

Machpelah Complex: The Herodian structure is considered the oldest continually used building in the world.

Roman Era: Following the failed Bar Kochba revolt, Emperor Hadrian sold Jewish slaves at a market in Hebron.

Location: Situated 20 Roman miles south of Jerusalem.

Hebron is one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world and remains a deeply significant location in Judean history.

(2, Map: Abram and Lot)

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