Genesis 13:12

Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.

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Other Translations for Genesis 13:12

BSB
Abram lived in the land of Canaan, but Lot settled in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom.
AKJV
Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.
CPDV
Abram dwelt in the land of Canaan. In truth, Lot stayed in the towns that were around the Jordan, and he lived in Sodom.
ERV
Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the Plain, and moved his tent as far as Sodom.
NHEB
Abram lived in the land of Canaan, and Lot lived in the cities of the plain, and moved his tent as far as Sodom.
SMT
Abram shall dwell in the land of Canaan, and Lot shall dwell in the cities of the country round about, and will pitch the tent at Sodom.

Commentary for Genesis 13:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 13:12
Summary
Patriarch remains in western land while companion settles eastward
Place
Canaan
Event
Abram and Lot settle in different regions
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative