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The Ancient 'Giants'
Commentators explain that the Rephaim, Zuzim, and Emim were ancient, powerful tribes known for their great stature, often translated as 'giants.' This verse reveals that the invading kings waged a broad campaign against these formidable peoples throughout the region, providing a glimpse into the complex and populated world Abram had entered.
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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 14:5
19th Century
Bishop
The Rephaims. — They are described as an Amorite tribe (Amos 2:9) of great stature, settled in Bashan, where Moses con…
John Gill
On Genesis 14:5
17th Century
Pastor
And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer
Not in the fourteenth year of their rebellion against him, as Jarchi, b…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 14:1–12
17th Century
Minister
The wars of nations feature prominently in history, but we would not have had the record of this particular war if Abram and Lot had not been invol…