We now come to what is the main point of the story. Abraham learned about what had happened. On hearing the news he got together a small army and went to rescue Lot. He was successful in this and recovered Lot, his people and his possessions.
This illustrates further aspects of Abraham. He had a degree of bravery. we are not told how many soldiers were in the opposing camps, but it seems fair to assume that he was outnumbered. It also demonstrates concern for Lot.
One of the other kings, the king of Sodom, came out to meet Abraham. Melchizadek also came out to see him. Melchizadek is one of the most obscure characters in the Bible. As well as here, he is referred to in Psalm 110 and in Hebrews. Melchizadek brought out bread and wine and the parallel with the Lord's Supper is clear, and in Hebrews he is seen as a precursor of Jesus. Abraham gave him a tenth of everything.
The incident is an example of God's earlier promise that Abraham would be blessed.
The king of Sodom was there when this happened and offered to let Abraham keep the goods (presumably some of these had been taken off the king). Abraham, however, refuses. He wanted the world to know that it was God alone who made him rich.
This illustrates further aspects of Abraham. He had a degree of bravery. we are not told how many soldiers were in the opposing camps, but it seems fair to assume that he was outnumbered. It also demonstrates concern for Lot.
One of the other kings, the king of Sodom, came out to meet Abraham. Melchizadek also came out to see him. Melchizadek is one of the most obscure characters in the Bible. As well as here, he is referred to in Psalm 110 and in Hebrews. Melchizadek brought out bread and wine and the parallel with the Lord's Supper is clear, and in Hebrews he is seen as a precursor of Jesus. Abraham gave him a tenth of everything.
The incident is an example of God's earlier promise that Abraham would be blessed.
The king of Sodom was there when this happened and offered to let Abraham keep the goods (presumably some of these had been taken off the king). Abraham, however, refuses. He wanted the world to know that it was God alone who made him rich.
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