Genesis 14:17 cpdv — Then the king of Sodom went out to meet him, after he returned from the slaughter at Chedorlaomer, and the kings who we…

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"Then the king of Sodom went out to meet him, after he returned from the slaughter at Chedorlaomer, and the kings who were with him at the valley of Shaveh, which is the valley of the king. "

— Genesis 14:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 14 — Context

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When Abram had heard this, namely, that his brother Lot had been taken captive, he numbered three hundred and eighteen of his own armed men and he went in pursuit all the way to Dan.

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And dividing his company, he rushed upon them in the night. And he struck them and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus.

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And he brought back all the substance, and Lot his brother, with his substance, likewise the women and the people.

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Then the king of Sodom went out to meet him, after he returned from the slaughter at Chedorlaomer, and the kings who were with him at the valley of Shaveh, which is the valley of the king.

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Then in truth, Melchizedek, the king of Salem, brought forth bread and wine, for he was a priest of the Most High God;

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he blessed him, and he said: “Blessed be Abram by the Most High God, who created heaven and earth.

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And blessed be the Most High God, through whose protection the enemies are in your hands.” And he gave him tithes from everything.

Genesis 14:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 14:17 say?
Genesis 14:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the king of Sodom went out to meet him, after he returned from the slaughter at Chedorlaomer, and the kings who were with him at the valley of Shaveh, which is the valley of the king. ”
Where is Genesis 14:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 14:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 14, verse 17.
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 14:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 14:17 in?
Genesis 14:17 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 14:17?
Genesis 14:17 reads (CPDV): “Then the king of Sodom went out to meet him, after he returned from the slaughter at Chedorlaomer, and the kings who were with him at the valley of Shaveh, which is the valley of the king. ” 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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