15 During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus. 16 He recovered all the goods and brought back his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the other people.

Abram recovered all the goods and brought back his nephew Lot, along with his possessions, the women, and the other people (Genesis 14:15-16). Significance: This narrative highlights Abram's role as a protector and leader, demonstrating his courage and strategic acumen.

Abraham's nephew Lot is kidnapped when Mesopotamian kings attack Sodom and other settlements. Abraham raises his own personal army, rescues Lot and other captives during a night attack, and presents part of the plunder to Melchizedek, priest of the Most High God, as …

Abram Rescues Lot - In the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, these kings made war with Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of ...

Abraham had to rescue Lot after he was taken prisoner. Lot in Hebrew means: concealed, dark colored. Lot made worldly choices that were not wise from God’s viewpoint and settled in a wicked city. When God finally destroyed the city, He sent angels to save Lot and his family.

Abram's immediate response to rescue Lot demonstrates his loyalty and familial responsibility. This incident foreshadows the later deliverance of God's people from captivity, as seen in the Exodus narrative.

14 When Abram heard that his nephew Lot had been captured, he mobilized the 318 trained men who had been born into his household. Then he pursued Kedorlaomer’s army until he caught up with them at Dan. 15 There he divided his men and attacked during the night.

Abram Rescues Lot: When Abram learns that his nephew Lot has been taken captive, he gathers 318 of his trained men and pursues the captors. He defeats them at night, rescues Lot, and recovers all the stolen goods and captives.

Abram's rescue of Lot underscores the importance of family loyalty and responsibility. Lot, Abram's nephew, had chosen to live in Sodom, a decision that led to his capture. This act of rescue reflects the biblical principle of kinship and the duty to protect and support one's family, even when they make unwise choices.

Now he was living by the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and brother of Aner, and these were allies with Abram. 14 When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he led out his trained men, born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, and went in pursuit as far as Dan. 15 He divided his forces against them by night ...