Genesis 14:21

The king of Sodom told Abram, “Let me have the people back, and you can keep everything else for yourself.”

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In The King James Version

And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.

In Context

20May the Most High God be praised, who handed your enemies over to you.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek one tenth of everything.

22But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I raise my hand, making a solemn promise to the Lord, the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth,

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Cross References

Genesis 14:11The invaders took from Sodom and Gomorrah all their possessions and food and left.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 14:18-21

Abram's Interview with Melchizedek. ( b. c. 1913.) 17 And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale. 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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