Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks, herds, and tents.
Parallel translations
- WEB Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, herds, and tents.
- KJV And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.
- BSB Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.
- NKJV Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks and herds and tents.
- NLT Lot, who was traveling with Abram, had also become very wealthy with flocks of sheep and goats, herds of cattle, and many tents.
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Quick answer
Lot, who traveled with Abram, also possessed flocks, herds, and tents. His prosperity sets up the coming conflict.
Overview
Lot's own wealth in livestock and dwellings is noted as the backdrop to impending strife. The two prosperous households can no longer easily share the same grazing land. This verse introduces the tension that will lead to their peaceful separation, testing Abram's faith and generosity.
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Cross-references · 3
- Gen 4:20Adah gave birth to Jabal, who was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.
- Jer 49:29They will take their tents and their flocks. they will carry away for themselves their curtains, all their vessels, and their camels; and they will cry to them, Terror on every side!
- Gen 25:27The boys grew. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.
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