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Abram
The Brave Warrior
After Abram had heard this horrible news, he then proceeded to round up 318 of his own men, so they could go and try to rescue Lot - from Chedorlaomer
(Bible Study Online Article Covers : Genesis 14:13-16)
Short Recap
In the last article, we learned about the first war recorded from within the Sacred Record. This war took place behind a rebellion started by Chedorlaomer, the king of Elam, and his rebel allies.
Chedorlaomer and his fellow revolutionaries had decided to revolt against the king of Sodom and the kings that were found to be aligned with him. A short while later, we find that Chedorlaomer would end up being victorious at "The Vale of Siddim" when it came to his battle with the king of Sodom.
Know that "The Vale of Siddim" was a river valley that was known to be filled with tar and slim pits.
However, we find that afterward, Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries would lay waste to the land they had just conquered and, in the process, enrich themselves with its spoils.
The Sacred Record also reveals that Abram's nephew Lot had been rounded up by Chedorlaomer as a captive of war.
However, a soldier was able to escape from the mayhem. Also, know that this person's name was not recorded.
But we're told that he was eventually able to make his way to Abram's settlement.
Now, once he could locate Abram, he told him about Lot's capture by Chedorlaomer.
Soon after Abram heard this horrible news, he proceeded to round up 318 of his men so they could try to rescue his nephew Lot from Chedorlaomer.
Now, keep in mind that these men of Abram were not outsiders. Know that these men came straight from Abram's household.
These men were also trained and taught by Abram. It's presumed that he also taught them about their duty to the One True God, how to be husbandmen (tillers of the land), and shepherds, and, on top of those things, Abram also taught them about the art of war.
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Abram Was Prepared?
Now, it's at this time that I want you to take notice of what Abram did once he'd received the horrible news about his nephew: "He [Abram] divided his forces against them by night, and he and his servants attacked them and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus." -- (Genesis 14:15)
Now, notice how he didn't think about what to do. How he didn't go and seek worldly counsel from others? But instead, we find that he'd immediately readied his men. This meant that Abram was already prepared for this war mentally, physically, and spiritually. We must also remember that all these things happened after his fallout with his nephew Lot. Because of this fallout, Lot departed and went on his own in the first place.
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Abram Could've Taken the Low Road
But He Didn't?
I wouldn't have been surprised if Abram had decided to teach Lot a lesson or if he'd taken a "That serves him right" or "That's what you get" attitude. But we find that he didn't. Instead, we find that Abram showed how humble and loving he was by risking his life for Lot without any hesitation. Abram's readied reaction to the news regarding Lot provides some deeper insight into why God had chosen Abram in the first place.
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Abram's Courage?
Now, Abram would team up with his allies at Mamre and their brothers Aner and Eshcol. And it would be at this time that they would immediately set out to track Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries throughout the night. Know that it wouldn't take any time for Abram and his men to finally catch up with Chedorlaomer. They were able to do this at a place known as Dan, which was located north of Damascus.
Now, notice the courage of Abram. Just look at him. With just a few men, he sets out to battle with Chedorlaomer, the Conqueror, and his capable revolutionaries. Let's take a moment to think about that for a second. For he not only dared to fight for Lot - but who he was willing to go against, on Lot's behalf.
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Going Against Chedorlaomer
Would Have Been A Handful for Any Army?
Now, keep in mind that Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries had just defeated the Rephaites (who, by their own right, were fierce warriors from within the Canaan lands), for they were located in the Palestine city of Ashteroth-Karnaim. And Chedorlaomer had also defeated the Zuzites from within the Jordan River's eastern region, known as Ham.
Chedorlaomer had also defeated the Emites (tall and big giant-like warriors in the Canaan lands), for they were located in a valley in Moab known as Shaveh-Kiriathaim. They had also defeated the Horites in the mountainous hill country of Seir. Then Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries returned to Kadesh and defeated the entire countryside of the Amalekites, along with the Amorites that had dwelt in Hazezon-Tamar.
But wait, there's more. Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries then went against the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Zoar and defeated all five of them as well.
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Abram's Wisdom?
Also understand that Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries had just destroyed some well-respected and established kingdoms. By doing so, they had proven that they were indeed champions and conquerors when it came to the art of war. Now we find that Abram and a handful of men, who themselves were found to be bold, courageous, and very wise in their fighting tactics.
Of course, they would have to be if they were going against Chedorlaomer, the Great Conqueror. Also, remember that the passage revealed that Abram divided his men into several small groups that night, and soon afterward, they would launch a surprise night attack against Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries.
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Abram's War Strategy?
Know that Abram and his men had attacked Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries from several angles. And he'd done this all at once. This fighting tactic would make Abram's men seem much larger than they were. And because of this, Abram and his men would defeat Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries that night. And when they retreated, Abram and his men pursued them to "Hobah" and finished Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries off there.
Please make no mistake: Abram was able to bring back everything that Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries had looted and captured from the other kingdoms. He got back all the goods, his nephew Lot, and all they had taken from Lot. Also, know that Abram brought back the other women and men who Chedorlaomer and his revolutionaries captured.
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Now that Abram and his men, had rescued his nephew Lot - by defeating Chedorlaomer and his rebel allies. We begin to move forward in our journey, and it's at this time, that we'll find out, how the Sodom king would react to the news, of Chedorlaomer's defeat. And it's also at this time, that the Sacred Record would reveal, that Abram's victory would catch the attention of another king, a king that was found to be very mysterious.
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