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Genesis 14:15

What does Genesis 14:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 14:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 14:15 means

Abram, employing a strategic night attack, divided his small force and struck the victorious eastern kings and their army. He and his servants routed them and pursued them relentlessly all the way to Hobah, which is located north of Damascus. This unexpected and decisive victory against a far superior force showcases Abram's military acumen and God's favor, turning the tide of battle dramatically and securing the rescue of Lot.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he divided himself against them by night, he and his servants, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he divided himself against them by night, he and his servants, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And separating his forces by night, he overcame them, putting them to flight and going after them as far as Hobah, which is on the north side of Damascus.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he divideth himself against them by night, he and his servants, and smiteth them, and pursueth them unto Hobah, which <FI>is<Fi> at the left of Damascus;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And dividing his company, he rushed upon them in the night, and defeated them: and pursued them as far as Hoba, which is on the left hand of Damascus.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he divided himself against them by night, he and his servants, and smote them, and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is to the left of Damascus.

Context

This verse details Abram's successful military strategy and victory, explaining how he surprised and defeated the eastern kings. It follows Abram's pursuit in verse 14 and directly leads to the recovery of all the captured goods and people, including Lot. This decisive action highlights Abram's faith and courage.

v.14And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued as far as Dan.

v.15This passage

v.16And he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 112:5

    Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.

  • Deuteronomy 15:2

    And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release that which he hath lent unto his neighbor; he shall not exact it of his neighbor and his brother; because Jehovah’s release hath been proclaimed.

  • Acts 9:2

    and asked of him letters to Damascus unto the synagogues, that if he found any that were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

  • Isaiah 41:2

    Who hath raised up one from the east, whom he calleth in righteousness to his foot? he giveth nations before him, and maketh him rule over kings; he giveth them as the dust to his sword, as the driven stubble to his bow.

  • 1 Kings 15:18

    Then Asa took all the silver and the gold that were left in the treasures of the house of Jehovah, and the treasures of the king’s house, and delivered them into the hand of his servants; and king Asa sent them to Ben-hadad, the son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,

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