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Genesis 13:2

Genesis 13:1 nasb — So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot with him.

NASB

"So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot with him."

— Genesis 13:1, NASB

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Genesis 13 — Context

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So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot with him.

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Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold.

3

He went on his journeys from the Negev as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Ai,

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to the place of the altar which he had made there formerly; and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

Genesis 13:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 13:1 say?
Genesis 13:1 in the NASB reads: “So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot with him.”
Where is Genesis 13:1 in the Bible?
Genesis 13:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 13, verse 1.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 13:1.
What translation should I read Genesis 13:1 in?
Genesis 13:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 13:1?
Genesis 13:1 reads (NASB): “So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot with him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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