Genesis 14:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 14:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 14:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that we..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 14:17 — KJV
“And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.”
— Genesis 14:17 (KJV)
Genesis 14:17 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 14:17
“And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. Philistine: or, Philistines instruments...: Heb. three stringed instruments”
Shares key themes with Genesis 14:17: king, meet, return
“And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring”
Shares key themes with Genesis 14:17: king, after, return
“And they went after them unto Jordan: and, lo, all the way was full of garments and vessels, which the Syrians had cast away in their haste. And the messengers returned, and told the king.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 14:17: king, went, after
“Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 14:17: king, went, meet
“And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. after...: Heb. at the return of the year”
Shares key themes with Genesis 14:17: king, after, return
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