Genesis 13

Genesis 13:1

THE south] The southern part of the land of Canaan, Genesis 12:9. oftentimes absolutely called by the name of the south, by the distinction of the hill, and plaine Countrey, &c. See Jos. the 10. 40 and 11. 16.

Genesis 13:6

Beare them] As well for the roome to dwell upon it, as for pasture for their cattell.

Genesis 13:7

The Canaanite] This seemeth to be added, for to shew that Abraham and Lt could not spread themselves, as they would, the Countrey being already inhabited by mighty nations, which questionlesse were not verie favourable to these strangers.

Genesis 13:9

Before thee] At thy choyce by my consent, to take up thy habitation where thou wilt.

Genesis 13:10

The plain] It was a great plaine, in the which Jordan did disperse it selfe into small streams, and at last lost it selfe in the earth; for it hath no issue into the sea, and thence proceeded the great fruitfulnesse of it. This is the same place, where afterwards grew the dead sea, or the lake Asfaltis The gorden] A proverbiall saying, as who should say, A right earthly Paradice. See Isaiah 51:3. Ezekiel 28. 13. and 31. 8 Of Egypt] which is likewise all watered by channels and streams taken out of Nilus unto Zoar] This city is so called by anticipation; for then it was called Bela. Gen. 14. 2. and 19. 22.

Genesis 13:15

For ever] I doe now give thee right to it, and to thy posterity will I give the possession of it, untill the comming of the Messias, where doe nd the temporall promises of the old Testament, Christ bringing in with him a new age.

Genesis 13:18

The Plaine] Or the Groves, or thickets of Oaks.