Genesis 14:1-12 And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam… 1. Sinners' advantages may prove contrary, to be disadvantages to them. 2. Pits may take those who intend them for others (Psalm 9). 3. God makes sinners fly and die, and be dispersed by sinners. 4. Pits and mountains are chosen to perish in by flesh, rather than the sword of their enemies. 5. Ambitious wars make havoc and lay waste, by killing, plundering, and starving all that be in their way (ver. 11). 6. Wars in the world sometimes prove very prejudicial to the innocent Church of God. 7. Ambitious conquerors spare neither good nor bad. All they have is spoiled. 8. It is bad sitting down for the saints among the tents of the wicked. He that chooseth their pleasures, shall feel their pains. (G. Hughes, B. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations; |
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