Genesis 14:13-16 And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelled in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol… 1. Tidings of the Church's miseries should make deep impression upon its members. 2. God's servants are not slow in hearing of the miseries of the Church and helping it. 3. Brethren's captivity by oppressors should affect and move to their rescue. 4. It becomes righteous heads of families to have their servants instructed in righteousness, and trained to righteous undertakings. 5. Righteous leaders called of God may array and muster forces against oppressors. 6. Small force of men, and great faith in God, may do mighty things. 7. Leaders affected with the oppression of the Church will haste to follow the oppressors. 8. Difficulties of march in such cases do not deter believers from the pursuit (ver. 14). (G. Hughes, B. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram. |
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