Genesis

1. Genesis 14 Genesis Melchizedek meets Abram after the victory.

2. Genesis 14 1At this time Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Kedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goiim2went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar). 3All these latter kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim (the Salt Sea). 4For twelve years they had been subject to Kedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled. Tangent: note that this king is not named. Surely a redactor would have caught this and inserted a name. Documentry hypothesis slides Documentry hypothesis slides

3. Genesis 14 1At this time Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Kedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goiim2went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar). 3All these latter kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim (the Salt Sea). 4For twelve years they had been subject to Kedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.

4. Genesis 14 1At this time Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Kedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goiim2went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar). 3All these latter kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim (the Salt Sea). 4For twelve years they had been subject to Kedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled. 4 kings (Kedorlaomer dominant) vs 5 kings

5. Genesis 14 • 1At this time Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Kedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goiim2went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar). 3All these latter kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim (the Salt Sea). 4For twelve years they had been subject to Kedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled. • 5In the fourteenth year, Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaites in AshterothKarnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in ShavehKiriathaim6and the Horites in the hill country of Seir, as far as El Paran near the desert. 7Then they turned back and went to En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who were living in Hazazon Tamar. • A whole lot of pillage was going on. • Pillaging takes energy and costs you troops.

6. Genesis 14 8Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out and drew up their battle lines in the Valley of Siddim9against Kedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. “Our chance to stop paying tribute.”

7. Genesis 14 8Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out and drew up their battle lines in the Valley of Siddim9against Kedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. 10Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and when the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some of the men fell into them and the rest fled to the hills. 11The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food; then they went away. S & G are singled out for thorough pillaging

8. Genesis 14 8Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out and drew up their battle lines in the Valley of Siddim9against Kedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. 10Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and when the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some of the men fell into them and the rest fled to the hills. 11The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food; then they went away. 12They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since he was living in Sodom.

9. Genesis 14 • 13One who had escaped came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the great trees of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were allied with Abram. 14When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. • “relative”: Hebrew reads “brother” (son of his dead brother) • Abram does not get involved until Lot is taken. • (Mamre, Aner and Eshcol join Abram in the pursuit)

10. Genesis 14 • 13One who had escaped came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the great trees of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were allied with Abram. 14When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. 15During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus. 16He recovered all the goods and brought back his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the other people. • Night attack catches them by surprise, and perhaps drunk. • Long successful pursuit.

12. Genesis 14 • 13One who had escaped came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the great trees of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were allied with Abram. 14When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. 15During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus. 16He recovered all the goods and brought back his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the other people. • Night attack catches them by surprise, and perhaps drunk. • Long successful pursuit. • Complete rescue.

13. Genesis 14 • 13One who had escaped came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the great trees of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were allied with Abram. 14When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. 15During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus. 16He recovered all the goods and brought back his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the other people. • God provides what is needed for the task at hand. • 318 does not seem like a lot (even adding the other three) • Judges 6: “Go in the strength you have . . .” • Five smooth stones • 2 Peter 1:3-4

14. Genesis 14 13One who had escaped came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the great trees of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were allied with Abram. 14When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. 15During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus. 16He recovered all the goods and brought back his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the other people. 17After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley).

15. Genesis 14 • 17After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). • 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19and he blessed Abram,saying, • “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, • Creator of heaven and earth. • 20And blessed be God Most High, • who delivered your enemies into your hand.” • Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. • 17After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). • 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19and he blessed Abram,saying, • “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, • Creator of heaven and earth. • 20And blessed be God Most High, • who delivered your enemies into your hand.” • Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. • 21The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people and keep the goods for yourself.” • 22But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and have taken an oath 23that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the thong of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’ 24I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me—to Aner, Eshcol and Mamre. Let them have their share.” “King of Righteousness” (Jerusalem)

16. 17After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). • 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19and he blessed Abram,saying, • “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, • Creator of heaven and earth. • 20And blessed be God Most High, • who delivered your enemies into your hand.” • Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. • ~~~~~~~~~~ • Typology ~ An OT example-to-the-max of Christ • Theophany ~ a temporary physical expression of God • Christophany ~ a temporary physical expression of Jesus Genesis 14 Jonah sent to lost people / three days under Isaac on the altar Serpent in the wilderness Moses Aaron Ceremonies (hyssop/blood/mercy seat) Sacrifices in general The scapegoat The Passover lamb

17. 17After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valleo of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). • 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19and he blessed Abram,saying, • “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, • Creator of heaven and earth. • 20And blessed be God Most High, • who delivered your enemies into your hand.” • Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. • ~~~~~~~~~~ • Typology ~ An OT example-to-the-max of Christ • Psalm 110 (Messianic) • 4The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: • “You are a priest forever,in the order of Melchizedek.” Genesis 14

18. 17After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valleo of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). • 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19and he blessed Abram,saying, • “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, • Creator of heaven and earth. • 20And blessed be God Most High, • who delivered your enemies into your hand.” • Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. • ~~~~~~~~~~ • Typology ~ An OT example-to-the-max of Christ Genesis 14

19. Hebrews 5 • 1Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. 3This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. • 4No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was. 5So Christ also did not take upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, • “You are my Son; • today I have become your Father.’”(Psalm 2:7) • 6And he says in another place, • “You are a priest forever, • in the order of Melchizedek.”(Psalm 110:4) • 7During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him 10and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek. Jesus supersedes any High Priest Jesus’ priesthood is appointed Idea of completeness

20. 17After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valleo of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). • 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19and he blessed Abram,saying, • “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, • Creator of heaven and earth. • 20And blessed be God Most High, • who delivered your enemies into your hand.” • Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. • ~~~~~~~~~~ • Typology ~ An OT example-to-the-max of Christ • Hebrews 5:1-10; 6:20 • Hebrews 7:1-10 ~ Melchizedek is greater then Abraham • unknown parentage • exists apart from human origins • is eternal • precedes all Levites • veiled in mystery (vs 3) Genesis 14

21. 17After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valleo of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). • 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19and he blessed Abram,saying, • “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, • Creator of heaven and earth. • 20And blessed be God Most High, • who delivered your enemies into your hand.” • Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. • ~~~~~~~~~~ • Typology ~ An OT example-to-the-max of Christ • Hebrews 5:1-10; 6:20 • Hebrews 7:1-10 ~ Melchizedek is greater then Abraham • unknown parentage • exists apart from human origins • is eternal • precedes all Levites • veiled in mystery (vs 3) • 7:11-28 ~ Melchizedek as a type, is fulfilled in Jesus • Was Melchizedek a Christophany? Genesis 14

22. 17After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valleo of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). • 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19and he blessed Abram,saying, • “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, • Creator of heaven and earth. • 20And blessed be God Most High, • who delivered your enemies into your hand.” • Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. • ~~~~~~~~~~ • Typology ~ An OT example-to-the-max of Christ • Hebrews • Jesus is infinitely superior to angels • Moses • Joshua • the High Priesthood • Abraham • The Tabernacle/Temple • The entire sacrificial system Genesis 14

23. Genesis 14 • 17After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). • 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19and he blessed Abram,saying, • “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, • Creator of heaven and earth. • 20And blessed be God Most High, • who delivered your enemies into your hand.” • Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. • 21The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people and keep the goods for yourself.” • 22But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and have taken an oath 23that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the thong of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’ 24I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me—to Aner, Eshcol and Mamre. Let them have their share.” Sodom’s King gets slammed

24. Genesis 14 22But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and have taken an oath 23that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the thong of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’ 24I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me—to Aner, Eshcol and Mamre. Let them have their share.” • Joshua 24:15 • “But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” 22But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and have taken an oath 23that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the thong of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’ 24I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me—to Aner, Eshcol and Mamre. Let them have their share.”

25. Genesis 14 • 22But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and have taken an oath 23that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the thong of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’ 24I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me—to Aner, Eshcol and Mamre. Let them have their share.” • Abram completely disassociates from Sodom’s King but does work with his friends whose beliefs are unknown.

26. Genesis 14 • 22But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and have taken an oath 23that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the thong of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’ 24I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me—to Aner, Eshcol and Mamre. Let them have their share.” • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ • To what degree do we associate with “sinners”? • Matthew 9:10-13; 11:19; Luke 15:2; • Romans 5:8 • I Corinthians 5:9-11 • Befriend without compromise or dilution

27. Genesis 14 • Applications: • It is good to not be a part of the party. • Abram seems to have steered clear of Sodom $ Co. • Meat offered to idols verses eating in the idol’s temple.

28. Genesis 14 • Applications: • It is good to not be a part of the party. • Rescue the family • Biblical evidence is kind to Lot (2 Peter 2:7)

29. Genesis 14 • Applications: • It is good to not be a part of the party. • Rescue the family • Have no alliance with evil at all • A friend of sinners and a foe of sin.

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32. Genesis 4 • 1Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.” 2Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. • Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the LORD. 4But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. • Documentary hypothesis: (Wellhausen hypothesis) • This information is given for educational purposes and is included as an apologetic. It is not endorsed in the least and is viewed as a denigration of Scripture. • Tradition attributes the Pentateuch to Moses, but this is not reasonable. Moses could not have recorded his own death. Some sections are definitely Mosaic, while other writers are unknown. (Deuteronomy 31:9)

33. Genesis 4 • 1Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.” 2Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. • Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the LORD. 4But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. • Documentary hypothesis: • Jahwist ~ 950BC in Judah (½ Genesis & Exodus plus fragments of Numbers) • Elohist ~ 850BC in Israel (1/3 Genesis, ½ Exodus plus fragments of Numbers) • Deuteronomist ~ 600BC in Jerusalem (Deuteronomy) • Priestly source ~ 500 BC in Babylon (1/5 Genesis, good parts of Exodus, Numbers and all of Leviticus) • click on blue for source link return to Ch. 14