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Genesis 13

Genesis 13:3

Abram and Lot Part Ways · Genesis 13:1–9
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Translations

Modern
From the Negev he journeyed from place to place toward Bethel, until he came to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had formerly been pitched,
Traditional
And he went on his journeys from the south even to Beth–el, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Beth–el and Hai;
Literal
And he went on his journey from the Negev, and even to Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning between Bethel and between Ai,
Latin
Reversusque est per iter, quo venerat, a meridie in Bethel, usque ad locum ubi prius fixerat tabernaculum inter Bethel et Hai,

Original

Hebrew
English
From the Negev he journeyed from place to place toward Bethel, until he came to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had formerly been pitched,

Notes

Genesis 13:1–7

This story takes place during a time of conflict and God's blessings. At the beginning, Abram returns to a place where he had built an altar. The story emphasizes earlier events as Abram returns to the land (13:3–4). Abram renews his worship and again calls on the Lord's name (see 12:8).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Lot Symbolic Numbers

Events

Places

Ai: A Canaanite city conquered by Joshua after initial defeat Bethel: Important city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob Negeb: The southern region of Israel, a semi-arid area

Glossary

Ai Ben-Ammi Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Hai Judges, Book of Patriarchs, Period of the Sodom and Gomorrah

Topics

Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: Abraham Estblishes an Altar At Family: Religion of The Hai: General Scriptures Concerning Lot: The Son of Haran: Returns with Him to Beth-El