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The Setting for a Divine Appointment
Commentators explain that this verse sets the stage for Abram's pivotal encounter with Melchizedek. The meeting place, the "King's Dale," is likely near Jerusalem (anciently called Salem). This specific location isn't accidental; it strategically places Abram in the presence of God's righteous priest, highlighting that the events are divinely orchestrated.
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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 14:17
19th Century
Bishop
The slaughter. —Hebrew, the smiting, that is, the defeat of Chedorlaomer.
The valley of Shaven. —…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 14:17–18
19th Century
Preacher
And the King of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the val…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 14:17
16th Century
Theologian
And the king of Sodom went out. Although the king of Sodom knew that Abram had taken up arms only on account of his nephew, yet he went to…
John Gill
On Genesis 14:17
17th Century
Pastor
And the king of Sodom went out to meet him While Abram was in pursuit of the four kings, the king of Sodom came down from…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 14:17–20
17th Century
Minister
Melchizedek is spoken of as a king of Salem, supposed to be the place afterwards called Jerusalem, and it is generally thought that he was only a m…