Find & sort all our resources. The mission, passion and purpose of Ligonier Ministries is to proclaim the holiness of God With him came the king of Jerusalem (which at that time was called Salem). 13:1–22 Matt. Their excitement turned to dismay when the elders rejected his gift, but the leaders feared he would use his philanthropy to influence the congregation unduly. Notice how Abraham paid a tithe to Melchizedek (Gen. 14:20) but then refused to accept even a thread or the thong of a sandal from the King of Sodom (Gen 14:22-23). Bela was also called Zoar. Including photos each week from our outreaches and the weekly review. My question is from Genesis 13-14 with Abram and Lot. They had come from different directions. He is the author of all the teachings here, and all materials are available free of charge! The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people and keep the goods for yourself.” But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have my raised hand to the Lord, Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth, and have taken an oath that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the thong of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’ The king of Sodom is contrasted with the king of Salem in these verses, thus accentuating the faithfulness of Salem’s ruler. In refusing Sodom’s offer, Abram testified of the Lord’s mighty power, and left no doubt whose hand brought the triumph (Deut. 2:5–6). First published in Tabletalk Magazine, an outreach of Ligonier. 10:16 Acts 8:9–25 1 Tim. How would Abram’s acceptance of a reward from the wicked king, even one of very little value, have been like giving in to a small temptation? "After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King's Valley). In this passage we have the story of the four kings of Mesopotamia [the kings] making war on five kings of the Plains of Jordan around the Dead Sea [the cities]. The fate that befalls Sodom (19:23–29) confirms his wicked motivations. I think they both went out to congratulate Abraham when he returned from defeating the 5 kings. As he came back, Abraham met two kings: the king of Sodom and the king of Salem. The war participants included Amraphel (Nimrod) of Shinar, Arioch Ellasar, Chedorlaomer of Elam, and king … And the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give the people to me and take the goods for yourself.” Amplified Bible The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people and keep the goods (spoils of battle) for yourself.” Christian Standard Bible Then the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people, but take the possessions for yourself.” In today’s passage, Abram, for similar reasons, rejects a proposal from the king of Sodom that he keep the booty from his successful raid. 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. Sodom was wicked and full of great sinners and Melchizedek was the priest of God and also the king of Salem. Sodom was wicked and full of great sinners and Melchizedek was the priest of God and also the king of Salem. Secondly, to accept plunder from a defeated and jealous king would have taken glory from God. Sodom lost everything to Eastern Kings who then lost them to Abram. Text seems to infer these events are happening back to back, as Abram is giving to King of Salem, the King of Sodom arrives. The Next 500 Years: 2017 National Conference, Regarding the Present in Light of the Future, Show Me Your Glory: Understanding the Majestic Splendor of God, Naming Ligonier the Beneficiary of a Bank or Investment Account, Gifts That Provide Income and Tax Benefits. He is king of the peace that Abraham has now brought to the community. New King James Version But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth, New American Standard Bible But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have sworn to the LORD God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, They also took Lot, Abram's brother's son who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed. After he rescued Lot, Melchizedek, priest and king of Salem and the king of Sodom meet Abram. ‘Never!’, cries Abram. During the rebellion of the Jordan River cities, Sodom and Gomorrah, against Elam, [Genesis 14:1–9] Abram's nephew, Lot, was taken prisoner along with his entire household by the invading Elamite forces. Kedorlaomer was the king of Elam. Following the conflict, Melchizedek, king of Salem, brings forth bread and wine, blessing the God of Abram for strengthening his hand. He is also a priest of God, the Most High. Why were a king of such a sinful and wicked city and a king and priest of God together like that when God could easily have made their meetings separate with the same outcome? Then the king of Sodom came to meet Abram at a place near the city of Jerusalem that was later on called The King's Valley. He knew that God had won the battle, not him, and he knew that God had promised to make him rich (Genesis 12:2-3). Notice the phrase “from a thread even to a shoelatchet” . After Abram has come back from defeating Kedorlaomer, two kings came and meet him, king of Sodom and Salem. He is a king of Salem, which is suggestive of the Hebrew word "shalom" or peace. All these kings fought a war against King Bera of Sodom: King Birsha of Gomorrah, King Shinab of Admah, King Shemeber of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela. Notice also how Genesis 15 opens with God telling Abraham, “I am your very great reward.” Abraham’s faith was justified. All rights reserved. And he gave him tithes of all. This entry was posted in Abraham, Bible Study, Enemies, Places of the Bible and tagged Abraham, Abram, Genesis 14, king's valley, Melchizedek, Sodom by Mark. We must take care not to accept gifts given under false pretenses or which might bring reproach to Christ. Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. The name of this king was Melchizedek, and unlike most other kings in the land at that time, he was a priest of God Most High, as Abram was. ABRAM AND THE KING OF SODOM, Genesis 14:21-24. 20:4). On the other hand, the king of Sodom requested to take the people while Abram can keep the … The king of Salem, Melchizedek, was also a priest, and he blessed Abram and praised God. Instead, he asks only that his allies be recompensed for their efforts. Abram is also strategic as he attacks during the night. Doing this in the presence of others gave witness to Abraham’s faith in God’s promises. Melchizedek understood that Abram’s victory is because of God. Be wise when it comes to accepting presents and do not give gifts in order to exercise control over others. After Abram returns, he brings back the people of Sodom to their king. 16 WAR WITH KINGS OF SODOM. Jack Kelley published over 9,000 Bible Study resources here from 1999, until the Lord called him home in the fall of 2015. For one thing, it would have threatened the Lord’s promise to make Abram’s name great. 21 Then the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people and take the possessions for yourself.” 22 But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I raise my hand to the Lord, the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth, and vow 23 that I will take nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal. 2 They went to war against five other kings. 19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: 20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. Abram’s victory stemmed from his desire to save his nephew, but the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah also benefited. Now he wants them back READ Gen 14:21. Four Kings with Eight Hundred Thousand Men War against Sodom and the Cities of the Plain, and destroy and plunder their people. Your gift enables our worldwide outreach. - Genesis 14:21–24. Download our eBooks to read on your computers, phone, tablet, or eReader. The Lord promised to reward Abram (12:1–3), and though He can do so through men, Abram knew that He had not chosen to use the king of Sodom for this purpose. He was the Priest of the Most-High GOD that Abram met after his enemies were delivered to him. Abram paid homage to the priest-king Melchizadek. Abram answered the king of Sodom, “I have lift up mine hand unto the Lord, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, and have sworn that I will not take of thee from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine.” Abram had made a covenant. Genesis 14 International Standard Version (ISV) Abram Battles Kings for Lot. A quick intro and overview of our ministry and this website, plus some best-of articles and Q&A. Vv. We grow food to support a community, build and repair homes, and support the poor, widows, and the fatherless. 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