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Abram's Surprising Power
Commentators highlight that Abram was far more than a simple nomad. The ability to instantly muster 318 trained fighting men, all born within his own household, reveals he was a powerful and wealthy chieftain. This large, loyal force, seen by scholars like Calvin as a sign of God's blessing, was necessary for survival and allowed him to act decisively to rescue his family.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 14:1–24
18th Century
Theologian
- אמרפל 'amrāpel — Amraphel; related: unknown. אלריוך 'aryôk — Ariok, “leonine?” related: ארי …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 14:14
19th Century
Bishop
Abram ... armed ... — Heb., led forth, or literally, let them loose, let them pour forth, the verb indicating bo…
John Calvin
On Genesis 14:14
16th Century
Theologian
When Abram heard that his brother was taken captive. Moses briefly explains the cause of the war that was undertaken: namely, that Abram m…
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John Gill
On Genesis 14:14
17th Century
Pastor
And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive
That is, his brother's son Lot, as in ([Reference Genesis 14…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 14:13–16
17th Century
Minister
Abram takes this opportunity to give a real proof of his being truly friendly to Lot. We ought to be ready to help those in distress, especially re…