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Faith-Fueled Strategy
Commentators like Calvin and Gill note that Abram's victory involved wise military strategy. He divided his small force and attacked at night to create confusion and terror. Calvin attributes Abram's boldness to his faith and the successful outcome to the favor of God, showing a partnership between human action and divine help.
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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 14:15
19th Century
Bishop
Hobah ... on the left hand of Damascus. —That is, to the north, as the Hebrews looked eastward when determining …
John Calvin
On Genesis 14:15
16th Century
Theologian
And he divided himself against them. Some explain these words to mean that Abram alone, with his household troops, rushed upon the enemy. …
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John Gill
On Genesis 14:15
17th Century
Pastor
And he divided himself against them, he and his servants by
night Together with his confed…
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…