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
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 13:14-17
Abram was now without an heir. However, Yahweh appeared to him at this crucial time (Genesis 13:14) and reconfirmed the promise of land that, He said, He would give to Abram’s offspring (Genesis 13:15).Abram "lifted up his eyes" also (Genesis 13:14), but he saw the whole land as far as he could see in every direction. God repeated His promise to give him and his descendants all the land he saw. This promise was more specific than God’s previous promises regarding the seed and the land (Genesis... read more