Key Figures — Genesis 14

4 figures

1. Abram

   Patriarch and rescuer of Lot.

   Abram leads a successful rescue mission to save his nephew Lot, demonstrating his leadership and faithfulness.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 12 (God's call to Abram)
   • Hebrews Chapter 11 (Abram's faith commended)

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2. Lot

   Nephew of Abram and captive in the battle of the kings.

   Lot is taken captive during the battle of the kings, prompting Abram to rescue him.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 13 (Lot's choice of land)
   • Genesis Chapter 19 (Lot's escape from Sodom)

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3. Melchizedek

   King of Salem and priest of God Most High.

   Melchizedek blesses Abram and receives a tithe from him, symbolizing a priestly order that prefigures Christ.

   Related passages

   • Psalm 110:4 (Melchizedek's priesthood)
   • Hebrews Chapter 7 (Melchizedek as a type of Christ)

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4. King of Sodom

   Ruler of Sodom who interacts with Abram after the battle.

   The King of Sodom offers Abram goods, which Abram refuses, showing his reliance on God rather than earthly wealth.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 19 (Destruction of Sodom)
   • Genesis Chapter 13 (Lot's settlement in Sodom)

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