Genesis 13: Abram and Lot Separate

Abram returned from Egypt to Canaan, very rich in livestock, silver and gold, and worshiped at his altar near Bethel. His herdsmen and Lot's herdsmen quarreled because the land could not support both. Abram generously let Lot choose first. Lot chose the well-watered Jordan plain near Sodom. God then promised Abram all the land he could see and offspring as many as the dust of the earth.

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¹ Abram went up out of Egypt—he, his wife, all that he had, and Lot with him—into the South.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ He went on his journeys from the South as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Ai,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ to the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first. There Abram called on Yahweh’s name.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, herds, and tents.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ The land was not able to bear them, that they might live together; for their possessions were so great that they couldn’t live together.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ There was strife between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot’s livestock. The Canaanites and the Perizzites lived in the land at that time.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Abram said to Lot, “Please, let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen; for we are relatives.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Isn’t the whole land before you? Please separate yourself from me. If you go to the left hand, then I will go to the right. Or if you go to the right hand, then I will go to the left.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Lot lifted up his eyes, and saw all the plain of the Jordan, that it was well-watered everywhere, before Yahweh destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, like the garden of Yahweh, like the land of Egypt, as you go to Zoar.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ So Lot chose the Plain of the Jordan for himself. Lot traveled east, and they separated themselves from one another.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² Abram lived in the land of Canaan, and Lot lived in the cities of the plain, and moved his tent as far as Sodom.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ Now the men of Sodom were exceedingly wicked and sinners against Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ Yahweh said to Abram, after Lot was separated from him, “Now, lift up your eyes, and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ for I will give all the land which you see to you and to your offspring forever.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ I will make your offspring as the dust of the earth, so that if a man can count the dust of the earth, then your offspring may also be counted.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ Arise, walk through the land in its length and in its width; for I will give it to you.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ Abram moved his tent, and came and lived by the oaks of Mamre, which are in Hebron, and built an altar there to Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Genesis 13 · Preschool

You Choose First

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Color Abram and Lot, their tents and their animals. Abram was kind and let Lot choose first.

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Bible Verse

Isn’t the whole land before you? Please separate yourself from me. If you go to the left hand, then I will go to the right. Or if you go to the right hand, then I will go to the left.”

Genesis 13:9 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Ask: How can you let someone else go first today?

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Genesis 13 · Grade 4

Generous Faith

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Read and Think

Back in Canaan, Abram returned to the altar he had built near Bethel and called on the name of the Lord. God had made him wealthy, and Lot was wealthy too. Soon their herdsmen quarreled because there was not enough pasture and water.

Abram could have demanded the best land. He was older, and God had promised him the land. Instead he chose peace and generosity and let Lot choose first. Abram trusted that God would provide for him, so he did not need to grab.

Lot chose with his eyes. He saw the lush Jordan valley and chose it, moving toward Sodom, a very sinful city. Right after this, God spoke to Abram and renewed His promise: I will give all the land which you see to you and to your offspring forever. Abram moved his tent to Hebron and built another altar.

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Where did Abram worship when he returned from Egypt?
Why didn't Abram need to grab the best land?
How did Lot make his choice?
What did God do right after Lot left?

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LotGodAbrampeaceland

Back in Canaan, returned to the altar he had built near Bethel and called on the name of the Lord.
God had made him wealthy, and was wealthy too.
Abram could have demanded the best .
He was older, and had promised him the land.
Instead he chose and generosity and let Lot choose first.

Think About It

Abram let Lot choose first. When could you let someone else go first or take the bigger share?
Lot chose by what looked good. Why is it wise to ask what is right, not just what looks good?

Memory Verse

Abram said to Lot, “Please, let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen; for we are relatives.

Genesis 13:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can giving freely show your faith in God?
When could you let go of what is fair to you so others can have peace?

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Genesis 13 · Grade 5

Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

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Read and Think

Genesis 13 shows Abram growing in faith after his failure in Egypt. He returns to the place of his altar near Bethel and calls on the Lord. Abram and Lot have become so wealthy that the land cannot support them both, and strife breaks out between their herdsmen, while the Canaanites and Perizzites look on.

Abram takes the lead in making peace. As the older relative and the one who received God's promise, he had every right to choose first. Instead he says, Please, let there be no strife between you and me, and offers Lot the choice. Abram's generosity flows from trust: God, not Abram's cleverness, will provide.

Lot lifts up his eyes and sees the Jordan plain, well watered like the garden of the Lord and like Egypt. He chooses it and pitches his tent toward Sodom, whose people are described as wicked and great sinners against the Lord. Then the Lord tells Abram to lift up his eyes, look in every direction, and walk through the land, for He will give it all to him and make his offspring like the dust of the earth. Lot chose by sight; Abram received by faith.

Show What You Know

Why does the mention of the Canaanites and Perizzites matter?
What right did Abram give up, and why?
To what two places was the Jordan plain compared?
What do we learn about Sodom in this chapter?
Compare how Lot and Abram each lifted up their eyes.

Word Bank Fill-In

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AbramLottentpeace

Genesis 13 shows growing in faith after his failure in Egypt.
Abram takes the lead in making .
Instead he says, Please, let there be no strife between you and me, and offers the choice.
He chooses it and pitches his toward Sodom, whose people are described as wicked and great sinners against the Lord.

Think About It

Quarrels among God's people can hurt our witness to others. How can you be a peacemaker in your family or with friends?
What is the difference between choosing by sight and living by faith? Give an example from your life.

Memory Verse

Abram said to Lot, “Please, let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen; for we are relatives.

Genesis 13:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can giving freely show your faith in God?
When could you let go of what is fair to you so others can have peace?
How can you choose friends and places that help your faith grow?

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Genesis 13: Abram and Lot Separate

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You Choose First

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Generous Faith

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Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

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