16 So he abrought back all the goods, and also brought back his brother Lot and his goods, as well as the women and the people.
17 And the king of Sodom awent out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, bthe King’s Valley), cafter his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him.
Abram and Melchizedek
18 Then aMelchizedek king of Salem brought out bbread and wine; he was cthe priest of dGod Most High.
20 And ablessed be God Most High,
Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” And he bgave him a tithe of all.
Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” And he bgave him a tithe of all.
21 Now the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the1 persons, and take the goods for yourself.”
22 But Abram asaid to the king of Sodom, “I bhave raised my hand to the Lord, God Most High, cthe Possessor of heaven and earth,
23 that aI will take nothing, from a thread to a sandal strap, and that I will not take anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich’—
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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