Genesis 14:9

Study note

Setting — The narrator names the opposing coalition of four rulers marching against the five kings who arrayed themselves for battle in the Valley of Siddim.

The words — The Hebrew מֶ֣לֶךְ (Me.lekh) assigns the royal title to each leader, while כְּדָרְלָעֹמֶר (Kedorlaomer) identifies the coalition’s primary commander.

The thread — This alignment of forces sets the immediate stage for the Valley of Siddim’s tar pits and the subsequent flight of the five kings.

Why it lands — It requires the reader to track the precise numerical and geographic setup before the battle’s outcome unfolds.

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