Genesis 14:4

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 14:4

BSB
For twelve years they had been subject to Chedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.
AKJV
Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled.
CPDV
For they had served Chedorlaomer for twelve years, and in the thirteenth year they withdrew from him.
ERV
Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled.
NHEB
Twelve years they served Kedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year, they rebelled.
SMT
Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and the thirteenth year they revolted.

Commentary for Genesis 14:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 14:4
Summary
Tributary rulers reject oppressive control after years
Event
Vassals declare independence
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative