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, Gen. 13:1 Gen. 13:3 Gen. 13:4 Gen. 13:18. 2. His riches, Gen. 13:2. 3. His devotion, Gen. 13:4 Gen. 13:18. II.

I. Here is Abram’s return out of Egypt, Gen. 13:1. He came himself and brought all his with him back again to Canaan. Note, Though there may be occasion to go sometimes into places of temptation, yet we must hasten out of them as soon as possible. See Ruth 1:6. II.

We have here an unhappy falling out between Abram and Lot, who had hitherto been inseparable companions (see Gen. 13:1, and Gen. 12:4), but now parted. I. The occasion of their quarrel was their riches.

We have here the choice that Lot made when he parted from Abram. Upon this occasion, one would have expected, 1. That he should have expressed an unwillingness to part from Abram, and that, at least, he should have done it with reluctancy. 2.

We have here an account of a gracious visit which God paid to Abram, to confirm the promise to him and his. Observe, I. When it was that God renewed and ratified the promise: After that Lot was separated from him, that is, 1.