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The king of Sodom went out to meet him, after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, at the vale of Shaveh (the same is the King`s Vale).
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
19th Century
Anglican
The slaughter. —Hebrew, the smiting, that is, the defeat of Chedorlaomer.
The valley of Shaven. —…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
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