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Except only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men who went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre: let them take their portion."

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Generosity Tempered by Justice

Commentators highlight that while Abram was personally generous in refusing his share of the spoils, he was also just. He insisted that his allies—Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre—receive their rightful portion according to the laws of war. This shows that personal piety and self-denial should not lead one to infringe upon the legitimate rights of others.

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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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 14:24

19th Century

Bishop

The young men ... the men which went with me. —The former are Abram’s 318 servants, and they are to take only their food. The latter are t…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Genesis 14:24

19th Century

Preacher

Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their port…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 14:24

17th Century

Pastor

Save only that which the young men have eaten
His three hundred and eighteen trained servants, and those of his conf…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 14:21–24

17th Century

Minister

Observe the king of Sodom's grateful offer to Abram: Give me the souls, and take thou the substance. Gratitude teaches us to repay to the …