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Genesis 14:7

What does Genesis 14:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 14:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 14:7 means

After their initial conquests, the eastern kings turned back, making their way to En-mishpat (later known as Kadesh). There, they defeated the entire country of the Amalekites and also the Amorites dwelling in Hazazon-tamar. This strategic maneuver shows their thoroughness in subduing the region and cutting off potential allies for the rebellious kings. Their continued victories solidify their position as the dominant force, preparing the ground for the decisive battle in the Vale of Siddim.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they returned, and came to En-mishpat (the same is Kadesh), and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazazon-tamar.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they returned, and came to En–mishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezon–tamar.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they returned, and came to En-mishpat (the same is Kadesh), and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazazon-tamar.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then they came back to En-mishpat (which is Kadesh), making waste all the country of the Amalekites and of the Amorites living in Hazazon-tamar.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they turn back and come in unto En-Mishpat, which <FI>is<Fi> Kadesh, and smite the whole field of the Amalekite, and also the Amorite who is dwelling in Hazezon-Tamar.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they returned, and came to the fountain of Misphat, the same is Cades: and they smote all the country of the Amalecites, and the Amorrhean that dwelt in Asasonthamar.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they returned, and came to En-mishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites that dwelt at Hazazon-Tamar.

Context

This verse describes the eastern kings' turning point in their campaign, moving towards the territory of the rebellious cities after subduing surrounding peoples. It logically follows their conquests in verses 5 and 6, showing their calculated approach before engaging their primary targets. This brings the narrative closer to the confrontation with the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah.

v.6and the Horites in their mount Seir, unto El-paran, which is by the wilderness.

v.7This passage

v.8And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar); and they set the battle in array against them in the vale of Siddim;

Cross references

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

  • 1 Samuel 27:1

    And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me any more in all the borders of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand.

  • Numbers 14:43

    For there the Amalekite and the Canaanite are before you, and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned back from following Jehovah, therefore Jehovah will not be with you.

  • 1 Samuel 30:1

    And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had made a raid upon the South, and upon Ziklag, and had smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire,

  • 2 Chronicles 20:2

    Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea from Syria; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar (the same is En-gedi).

  • Numbers 20:1

    And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, came into the wilderness of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.

  • Numbers 24:20

    And he looked on Amalek, and took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; But his latter end shall come to destruction.

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