Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Genesis 13

In this chapter we have a further account concerning Abram. I. In general, of his condition and behaviour in the land of promise, which was now the land of his pilgrimage. 1. His removes, Genesis 13:1, 13:3, 13:4, 13:18. 2. His riches, Genesis 13:2. 3. His devotion, Genesis 13:4, 13:18. II. A particular account of a quarrel that happened between him and Lot. 1. The unhappy occasion of their strife Genesis 13:5, 13:6. 2. The parties concerned in the strife, with the aggravation of it, Genesis 13:7. III. The making up of the quarrel, by the prudence of Abram Genesis 13:8, 13:9. IV. Lot’s departure from Abram to the plain of Sodom, Genesis 13:10-13:13. V. God’s appearance to Abram, to confirm the promise of the land of Canaan to him, Genesis 13:14-13:18 MHBCC 14.1