Genesis Chapter 14 Flashcards

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Who were the kings that made war against Sodom during the time that Lot was settled there?

Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim

Who was the king of Sodom at the time that Amraphel and his allies made war with Sodom?

Bera

Who were allies with Bera king of Sodom when Amraphel and his allies made war with him?

Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar)

For how many years did the kings serve Chedorlaomer before they rebelled?

12 years Signup and view all the answers

Where did the battle take place between the kings with Sodom and the kings against Sodom?

In the valley of Siddim Signup and view all the answers

How many kings were to battle in the valley of Siddim?

Four kings against five Signup and view all the answers

What was the valley of Siddim full of?

Tar pits Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah?

They fell into tar pits. Signup and view all the answers

After the kings won against Sodom and Gomorrah, what did they do?

They took all the goods and their food supply and departed. Signup and view all the answers

When the kings took all the goods of Sodom away with them, what did they do with Lot?

They took Lot and all his possessions with them. Signup and view all the answers

How was Lot related to Abram?

He was Abram's nephew Signup and view all the answers

Who told Abram what had happened to Lot?

A fugitive Signup and view all the answers

Where was Abram living when a fugitive told him of what had happened to his nephew in Sodom?

By the oaks of Mamre Signup and view all the answers

When Abram learned of Lot's captivity, who did he lead out to go in pursuit?

His trained men, born in his house, three hundred and eighteen Signup and view all the answers

After Abram defeated Chedorlaomer and the kings with him, where did the king of Sodom go out to meet him?

The valley of Shaveh (that is, the King's Valley) Signup and view all the answers

Who was a priest of God Most High and king of Salem?

Melchizedek Signup and view all the answers

What blessing did Melchizedek pronounce on Abram?

Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand. Signup and view all the answers

What did Melchizedek offer Abram in appreciation for rescuing the people and goods from Chedorlaomer?

Give the people to me and take the goods for yourself Signup and view all the answers

How much did Abram take for himself from Melchizedek?

I will not take a thread or a sandal thong or anything that is yours. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Abram not take anything from Melchizedek?

He did not want Melchizedek to be able to say that he made Abram rich. Signup and view all the answers

For who did Abram ask a share from Melchizedek?

The men who went with him, Aner, Eschol, and Mamre Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kings and Conflict

Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim waged war against Sodom.
Bera was the king of Sodom during this conflict.
Bera allied with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (Zoar).
The kings served Chedorlaomer for 12 years before rebelling.

Battle Details

The battle occurred in the valley of Siddim, which was filled with tar pits.
Four kings fought against five kings during this conflict.
Kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fell into the tar pits during the battle.

Aftermath of the Battle

The victorious kings plundered Sodom and Gomorrah, taking goods and food supplies.
Lot, who was Abram's nephew, was taken captive along with his possessions when the kings captured Sodom.

Abram's Response

A fugitive informed Abram, who was living by the oaks of Mamre, about Lot's captivity.
Abram mobilized 318 trained men born in his household to pursue the captors.
After defeating Chedorlaomer and the allied kings, Abram met the king of Sodom in the valley of Shaveh (King's Valley).

Melchizedek's Role

Melchizedek, the priest of God Most High and king of Salem, blessed Abram, acknowledging God's deliverance of his enemies.
Melchizedek offered Abram the option to keep the spoils, requesting the people be given to him instead.

Abram's Integrity

Abram declined to take anything for himself from Melchizedek, stating he would not take even a thread or sandal thong.
He wanted to ensure that Melchizedek could not claim credit for Abram's wealth.
Abram requested a share only for his allies: Aner, Eschol, and Mamre.

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Test your knowledge of Genesis Chapter 14 with these flashcards. Explore the key players in the war against Sodom and their roles during this significant event. Perfect for those studying the Book of Genesis or religious texts.