F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Genesis 13:1-13
Abram and Lot Part Genesis 13:1-13 The patriarch, like a restored backslider, made his way back to the old spot, on the highlands of Bethel, where his first tent and altar had stood. Through his wanderings hitherto there had been a depressing element of worldliness in his camp, through the presence of Lot, who, like many more, was swept along by his uncle’s religion, but had little of his own. Feeling that separation was inevitable, and that God would surely care for him, Abram offered Lot... read more
Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Genesis 13:4-13
Genesis THE IMPORTANCE OF A CHOICE Gen_13:1 - Gen_13:13 . The main lesson of this section is the wisdom of seeking spiritual rather than temporal good. That is illustrated on both sides. Prosperity attends Abram and Lot while they think more of obeying God than of flocks and herds. Lot makes a mistake, as far as this world is concerned, when he chooses his place of abode for the sake of its material advantages. But the introductory verses Gen_13:1 - Gen_13:4 suggest a question, and seem to... read more