Chapter 19 of the Book of Genesis in the King James Version (KJV) recounts the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the events surrounding Lot and his family. Here’s a summary: [1] And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing…

[1] And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;[2] And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and…

Chapter 17 of the Book of Genesis in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible is a significant passage that focuses on the covenant between God and Abram, whose name is changed to Abraham in this chapter as a symbol of the covenant. Here is a summary: [1] And when Abram was ninety years…

[1] Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar.[2] And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened…

[1] And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;[2] That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of…

[1] After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.[2] And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?[3] And Abram…