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He brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative, Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.

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A Complete Restoration

Commentators highlight that Abram's victory was absolute. He recovered not just his nephew Lot, but "all the goods... and the women also, and the people." This complete restoration demonstrates the total success of his righteous and courageous mission.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 14:1–24

18th Century

Theologian

  1. אמרפל 'amrāpel — Amraphel; related: unknown. אלריוך 'aryôk — Ariok, “leonine?” related: ארי

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 14:16

17th Century

Pastor

And he brought back all the goods taken from Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 14:11); and also brought…

Matthew Henry

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…