Genesis 14:5 · KJV

"And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the kings that were with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in Shaveh Kiriathaim,"

King James Version

Passage Context

³All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.

⁴Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled.

⁵And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the kings that were with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in Shaveh Kiriathaim,

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

⁷And 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.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to conflict in your life?

What does it mean for you to stand up for others?

When have you felt the need to protect someone?

Life Application

courage

Consider how you can show courage in standing up for those who cannot defend themselves.

leadership

Reflect on ways you can lead by example in your community.

Places in This Verse

Ashteroth Karnaim

A location associated with the Rephaim, often linked to ancient worship practices.

Ham

A region inhabited by the Zuzims, reflecting the diverse tribal landscape of the time.

Shaveh Kiriathaim

Another site of conflict, indicating the ongoing battles for control in the region.

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