E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 13:4
altar: shows him to be a worshipper. at the first. No worship in Egypt. See note Genesis 13:3 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 13:2-4
"And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. And he went on his journeys from the South even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been in the beginning, between Bethel and Ai, unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of Jehovah.""Abram was very rich ..." The strategic placement of this statement brings into view the vast wealth that Pharaoh had given Abram as a dowry for Sarai. Von Rad discerned that, "Abram's... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 13:3
3. went on his journeys—His progress would be by slow marches and frequent encampments as Abram had to regulate his movements by the prospect of water and pasturage. unto the place . . . between Beth-el and Hai—"a conspicuous hill—its topmost summit resting on the rocky slopes below, and distinguished by its olive groves—offering a natural base for the altar and a fitting shade for the tent of the patriarch" [STANLEY]. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 13:4
4. there Abram called on the name of the Lord—He felt a strong desire to reanimate his faith and piety on the scene of his former worship: it might be to express humility and penitence for his misconduct in Egypt or thankfulness for deliverance from perils—to embrace the first opportunity on returning to Canaan of leading his family to renew allegiance to God and offer the typical sacrifices which pointed to the blessings of the promise. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 13:1-4
Abram returned from Egypt through the Negev and settled down near his former location between Bethel and Ai."Of special interest is that in Genesis 12:10 to Genesis 13:4 Lot occupies the same position as that of the ’mixed multitude’ (Exodus 12:38) in the narrative of Genesis 41 -Exodus 12. In other words the author apparently wants to draw the reader’s attention to the identification of Lot with the ’mixed multitude.’ It is as if Lot is seen in these narratives as the prefiguration of the... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 13:1-18
The Return of Abraham from Egypt, and his Separation from Lot1. Into the south] see on Genesis 12:9.5, 6. There was not sufficient pasturage and water (especially after the recent famine and drought) for the two encampments with their flocks and herds, which doubtless numbered many thousands.7. The Perizzite] ’dweller in open villages.’ It is thought by some that they were the original inhabitants of the country who had been subdued by Canaanite invaders. The words dwelled then in the land... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 13:1-4
XIII.ABRAM’S RETURN FROM EGYPT AND HIS SEPARATION FROM LOT.(1-4) He went on his journeys.—Or, according to his stations, which the Vulgate very reasonably translates, “by the same route by which he had come.” This route was first into the south, the Negeb, which is virtually a proper name, and thence to the spot between Beth-el and Ai mentioned in Genesis 12:8.At the first does not mean that this was the first altar erected by Abram, but that he built it on his first arrival there. His first... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 13:1-18
Genesis 13:10-11 The lesson to be gained from the history of Abraham and Lot is obviously this that nothing but a clear apprehension of things unseen, a simple trust in God's promises, and the greatness of mind thence arising, can make us act above the world indifferent, or almost so, to its comforts, enjoyments, and friendships, or in other words, that its goods corrupt the common run even of religious men who possess them.... Could we not easily persuade ourselves to support Antichrist, I... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 13:1-18
LOT’S SEPARATION FROM ABRAMGenesis 13:1-18ABRAM left Egypt thinking meanly of himself, highly of God. This humble frame of mind is disclosed in the route he chooses; he went straight back "unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, unto the altar which he had made there at the first." With a childlike simplicity he seems to own that his visit to Egypt had been a mistake. He had gone there supposing that he was thrown upon his own resources, and that, in order to keep himself and... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 13:3
tent: shows him a stranger. at the beginning: very significant. No altar for Abram in Egypt. between Beth-el and Hai. Probably Ebal or Gerizim. See note on Genesis 12:8 . read more