Abraham Rescues Lot

When four kings capture Lot in a regional war, Abraham arms 318 trained men and launches a night raid to get him back.

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What Happened

A coalition of kings sweeps through the area, defeats Sodom, and hauls off Lot along with everything else. Abraham organizes a surprise attack, chases them all the way to Dan, and recovers everyone and everything. On the way home, the mysterious priest-king Melchizedek blesses Abraham and receives a tenth of the spoils.

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Genesis

The Rescue and the Two Kings

When a massive military alliance sweeps through the region and kidnaps his nephew Lot, Abram launches a nighttime rescue mission with 318 men — and wins. But it's what happens after the battle that reveals a profoundly about who he is.

Key People

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Key Places

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