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Standard Version</a> Then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh) and defeated all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites who were dwelling in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/bsb/genesis/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then they turned back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/kjv/genesis/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they turned back and came to En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and attacked all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites who dwelt in Hazezon Tamar. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and conquered all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, who lived in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/nasb/genesis/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and conquered all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, who lived in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and conquered all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, who lived in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/lsb/genesis/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh). And they struck all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, who were living in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/amp/genesis/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and subdued all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/csb/genesis/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they came back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh ), and they defeated the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they came back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they defeated all the territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/asv/genesis/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they returned, and came to En-mishpat (the same is Kadesh), and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/cev/genesis/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They went back to the city of Enmishpat, better known as Kadesh. Then they captured all the land that belonged to the Amalekites, and they defeated the Amorites who were living in Hazazon-Tamar. <a href="/erv/genesis/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they returned, and came to En-mishpat (the same is Kadesh), and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/gwt/genesis/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> On their way back, they came to En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites and also the Amorites who were living at Hazazon Tamar. <a href="/gnt/genesis/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then they turned around and came back to Kadesh (then known as Enmishpat). They conquered all the land of the Amalekites and defeated the Amorites who lived in Hazazon Tamar. <a href="/isv/genesis/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Next they turned back and came to En-mishpat (which was also known as Kadesh) and conquered all the territory of the Amalekites, along with the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/net/genesis/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Then they attacked En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh) again, and they conquered all the territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who were living in Hazazon Tamar. <a href="/nheb/genesis/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They returned, and came to En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and attacked all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that lived in Hazazon Tamar. <a href="/wbt/genesis/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they returned, and came to En-mishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/genesis/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then they turned back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/web/genesis/14.htm">World English Bible</a> They returned, and came to En Mishpat (also called Kadesh), and struck all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that lived in Hazazon Tamar. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they turn back and come to En-Mishpat, which [is] Kadesh, and strike the whole field of the Amalekite, and also the Amorite who is dwelling in Hazezon-Tamar. <a href="/ylt/genesis/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they turn back and come in unto En-Mishpat, which is Kadesh, and smite the whole field of the Amalekite, and also the Amorite who is dwelling in Hazezon-Tamar. <a href="/slt/genesis/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they shall turn back and shall come to En-Mishpat; this is Kadesh; and they shall smite all the field of the Amalekites and also of the Amorites dwelling in Hazezon Tamar.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they returned, and came to the fountain of Misphat, the same is Cades: and they smote all the country of the Amalecites, and the Amorrhean that dwelt in Asasonthamar. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they returned and arrived at the fountain of Mishpat, which is Kadesh. And they struck the entire region of the Amalekites, and the Amorites who dwelt in Hazazontamar. <a href="/nabre/genesis/14.htm">New American Bible</a> They then turned back and came to En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they subdued the whole country of both the Amalekites and the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and subdued all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they returned, and came to En-dina, which is Rakim (Kadesh) and they smote all the princes of the Amalekites and also the Amorites who dwelt in En-gad. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they returned and they came to Ayn Deena, which is Raqim, and they struck all the Princes of the Amaleqites and also the Amorites that dwelt in Ayn Ged.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they turned back, and came to En-mishpat--the same is Kadesh--and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazazon-tamar. <a href="/sep/genesis/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And having turned back they came to the well of judgment; this is Cades, and they cut in pieces all the princes of Amalec, and the Amorites dwelling in Asasonthamar. <a href="/parallel/genesis/14-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2936" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/14.htm">The War of the Kings</a> …6and the Horites in the area of Mount Seir, as far as El-paran, which is near the desert. 7<a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šu·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">Then they turned back</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">to invade</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5880.htm" title="5880: ‘ênFrom ayin and mishpat; fountain of judgment; En-Mishpat, a place near Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5880.htm" title="5880: miš·pāṭ (N-proper-fs) -- From ayin and mishpat; fountain of judgment; En-Mishpat, a place near Palestine.">En-mishpat</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">(that is,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6946.htm" title="6946: qā·ḏêš (N-proper-fs) -- Sacred, a place in the desert. The same as qadesh; sanctuary; Kadesh, a place in the Desert.">Kadesh),</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yak·kū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and they conquered</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: śə·ḏêh (N-msc) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">territory</a> <a href="/hebrew/6003.htm" title="6003: hā·‘ă·mā·lê·qî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Amalek. Patronymically from Amaleq; an Amalekite or descendants of Amalek.">of the Amalekites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/567.htm" title="567: hā·’ĕ·mō·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps mountain dwellers, a Canaanite tribe. ">well as the Amorites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: hay·yō·šêḇ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">who lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/2688.htm" title="2688: bə·ḥaṣ·ṣōn (Prep) -- Or Chatsatson Tamar; from chatsats and tamar; division of palm-tree; Chatsetson-tamar, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2688.htm" title="2688: tā·mār (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Chatsatson Tamar; from chatsats and tamar; division of palm-tree; Chatsetson-tamar, a place in Palestine.">in Hazazon-tamar.</a> 8Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out and arrayed themselves for battle in the Valley of Siddim…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-10.htm">Deuteronomy 2:10-12</a> (The Emites used to live there, a people great and many, as tall as the Anakites. / Like the Anakites, they were also regarded as Rephaim, though the Moabites called them Emites. / The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.) <a href="/deuteronomy/2-20.htm">Deuteronomy 2:20-23</a> (That too was regarded as the land of the Rephaim, who used to live there, though the Ammonites called them Zamzummites. / They were a people great and many, as tall as the Anakites. But the LORD destroyed them from before the Ammonites, who drove them out and settled in their place, / just as He had done for the descendants of Esau who lived in Seir, when He destroyed the Horites from before them. They drove them out and have lived in their place to this day. ... <a href="/numbers/13-29.htm">Numbers 13:29</a> The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the Jordan.” <a href="/joshua/11-21.htm">Joshua 11:21-22</a> At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. / No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive. <a href="/joshua/15-14.htm">Joshua 15:14</a> And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. <a href="/judges/1-10.htm">Judges 1:10</a> Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai. <a href="/judges/1-20.htm">Judges 1:20</a> Just as Moses had promised, Judah gave Hebron to Caleb, who drove out the descendants of the three sons of Anak. <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-2</a> On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. <a href="/1_samuel/30-16.htm">1 Samuel 30:16-17</a> So he led David down, and there were the Amalekites spread out over all the land, eating, drinking, and celebrating the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah. / And David struck them down from twilight until the evening of the next day. Not a man escaped, except four hundred young men who fled, riding off on camels. <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a> He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/1_chronicles/4-41.htm">1 Chronicles 4:41-43</a> These who were noted by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah. They attacked the Hamites in their dwellings as well as the Meunites who were there, devoting them to destruction even to this day. Then they settled in their place, because there was pasture for their flocks. / And five hundred of these Simeonites led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, went to Mount Seir / and struck down the remnant of the Amalekites who had escaped. And they have lived there to this day. <a href="/isaiah/11-14.htm">Isaiah 11:14</a> They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them. <a href="/jeremiah/49-1.htm">Jeremiah 49:1</a> Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities? <a href="/ezekiel/25-16.htm">Ezekiel 25:16</a> therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant along the coast. <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Amos 1:13</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelled in Hazezontamar.Kadesh.<a href="/genesis/16-14.htm">Genesis 16:14</a> Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.<a href="/genesis/20-1.htm">Genesis 20:1</a> And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.<a href="/numbers/20-1.htm">Numbers 20:1</a> Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.Amalekites.<a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12,16</a> And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau's wife… <a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Exodus 17:8-16</a> Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim… <a href="/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43,45</a> For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned away from the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you… Hazezon-tamar.<a href="/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62</a> And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.<a href="/2_chronicles/20-2.htm">2 Chronicles 20:2</a> Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which is Engedi.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm">Amalekites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-43.htm">Amal'ekites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Ar</a> <a href="/revelation/15-2.htm">Conquered</a> <a href="/genesis/14-6.htm">Country</a> <a href="/genesis/13-18.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-10.htm">En</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-2.htm">Hazazon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-2.htm">Hazazon-Tamar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-28.htm">Kadesh</a> <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Making</a> <a href="/genesis/14-5.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/genesis/14-5.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/genesis/14-5.htm">Subdued</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/genesis/8-12.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/genesis/9-23.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/genesis/14-6.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/genesis/13-15.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Amalekites</a> <a href="/numbers/13-29.htm">Amal'ekites</a> <a href="/genesis/15-16.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/numbers/21-15.htm">Ar</a> <a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">Conquered</a> <a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Country</a> <a href="/genesis/14-12.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/joshua/15-7.htm">En</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-2.htm">Hazazon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-2.htm">Hazazon-Tamar</a> <a href="/genesis/16-14.htm">Kadesh</a> <a href="/genesis/21-9.htm">Making</a> <a href="/genesis/14-15.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/genesis/14-15.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/numbers/32-4.htm">Subdued</a> <a href="/genesis/38-6.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/genesis/15-11.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/genesis/18-22.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/genesis/14-11.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 14</div>1. <a href="/genesis/14-1.htm">The battle of four kings against the king of Sodom and his allies.</a> 12. <a href="/genesis/14-12.htm">Lot is taken prisoner.</a> 14. <a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Abram rescues him.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/14-17.htm">Melchizedek blesses Abram, who gives him tithes.</a> 21. <a href="/genesis/14-21.htm">Abram restores the rest of the spoil to the king of Sodom.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It is often associated with the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites. Kadesh was a major encampment site for the Israelites and a place where Moses struck the rock to bring forth water (<a href="/numbers/20.htm">Numbers 20:1-13</a>). The turning back to invade suggests a strategic military maneuver, indicating the importance of this location as a crossroads or a place of resources. Kadesh is also linked to the patriarchal narratives, as it is near the area where Hagar encountered the angel of the Lord (<a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7</a>).and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites The Amalekites were a nomadic tribe often in conflict with Israel. They are descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, and are first mentioned in <a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a>. Their territory was in the Negev, a desert region south of Canaan. The conquest of the Amalekite territory signifies a significant victory, as the Amalekites were known for their guerrilla warfare tactics and hostility towards Israel, as seen in <a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Exodus 17:8-16</a>. This victory foreshadows future conflicts between Israel and the Amalekites, culminating in their eventual defeat under King Saul and King David (1 Samuel 15, <a href="/1_samuel/30.htm">1 Samuel 30</a>).as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar The Amorites were a prominent Canaanite people known for their fortified cities and influence in the region. Hazazon-tamar is identified with the area around En-gedi, near the Dead Sea. This location is significant for its strategic and fertile oasis, providing resources and a defensive position. The Amorites' presence here indicates their widespread influence and control over key areas in Canaan. The mention of their defeat highlights the extent of the military campaign and sets the stage for future Israelite interactions with the Amorites, including the conquest of Canaan under Joshua (<a href="/joshua/10-5.htm">Joshua 10:5-10</a>). Hazazon-tamar is also noted in <a href="/2_chronicles/20-2.htm">2 Chronicles 20:2</a> as a place where Jehoshaphat faced a coalition of enemies, emphasizing its ongoing strategic importance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/en-mishpat.htm">En-mishpat (Kadesh)</a> A significant location in the biblical account, often associated with pivotal events in Israel's history. It is a place of judgment and decision. 2. <a href="/topical/a/amalekites.htm">Amalekites</a> A nomadic tribe frequently mentioned in the Old Testament as adversaries of Israel. Their territory was conquered in this passage. 3. <a href="/topical/a/amorites.htm">Amorites</a> Another group of people living in the region, often depicted as opponents of the Israelites. They were also defeated in this event. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hazazon-tamar.htm">Hazazon-tamar</a> A location identified with the area around the Dead Sea, known for its palm trees. It is later associated with the city of Engedi. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_kings'_campaign.htm">The Kings' Campaign</a> This event is part of a larger military campaign by a coalition of kings, which sets the stage for Abram's involvement in rescuing Lot.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a> The conquest of the Amalekites and Amorites demonstrates God's control over nations and His ability to execute judgment according to His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The Israelites' later struggles with these groups highlight the consequences of incomplete obedience to God's commands. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> Just as the physical battles were fought against these nations, believers today are engaged in spiritual warfare, requiring vigilance and reliance on God's strength. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_faith.htm">Historical Context and Faith</a> Understanding the historical context of these events can strengthen our faith, showing how God's plans unfold through history. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_people.htm">God's Faithfulness to His People</a> Despite the challenges and opposition, God remains faithful to His covenant people, providing deliverance and victory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 14</a> <a href="/q/any_evidence_of_amalekites'_destruction.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological records supporting the total destruction of the Amalekites described in 1 Samuel 15? </a> <a href="/q/what's_kadesh_barnea's_biblical_role.htm">What is the biblical significance of Kadesh Barnea?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_sources_on_amalekites'_defeat.htm">Why do no contemporary historical sources mention the defeat of the Amalekites (Exodus 17:8–13)? </a> <a href="/q/how_many_of_jacob's_house_went_to_egypt.htm">How many members of the house of Jacob came to Egypt? Seventy souls (Genesis 4 - 27) Seventy-five souls (Acts 7:14)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) They returned.--More correctly, they turned, as they did not go back by the same route, but wheeled towards the north-west.Enmishpat.--The fountain of justice, because at this spring the ancient inhabitants of the country used to meet to settle their disputes. It was also called Kadesh, probably the 'Ain Qadis described by Professor Palmer. It was a great stronghold, and both a sanctuary and a seat of government. It has been visited lately by Mr. Trumbull, for whose account see Palestine Exploration Fund, Quarterly Statement, July, 1881, pp. 208-212.The Amalekites.--Saul had to pursue these wandering hordes into the recesses of Paran (<a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm" title="And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until you come to Shur, that is over against Egypt.">1Samuel 15:7</a>), but they were evidently now in possession of the Negeb of Judea.Hazezon ? tamar, the felling of the palm, is certainly the same as Engedi (<a href="/2_chronicles/20-2.htm" title="Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There comes a great multitude against you from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which is Engedi.">2Chronicles 20:2</a>). For descriptions of this wonderful spot, so dear to Solomon (<a href="/songs/1-14.htm" title="My beloved is to me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi.">Song of Solomon 1:14</a>), see Conder, Tent-work, ii. 135; Tristram, Land of Israel, 281; and for its strategical importance, Tristram, Land of Moab, 25.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And they returned - from the oak of Paran, the southernmost point reached by the invaders - and came to En-mishpat - the Well of Judgment, regarded as a prolepsis by those who derive the name from the judgment pronounced on Moses and Aaron (A Lapide); but more probably the ancient designation of the town, which was so styled because the townsmen and villagers settled their disputes at the well in its neighborhood (Kalisch) - which is Kadesh, of which (<a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14</a>) the exact site cannot now be ascertained, though the spring Ain Kades, on the heights of Jebel Hals, twelve miles east-south-east of Moyle, the halting-place of caravans (Rowland, Keil, Kalisch), and Petra (Josephus, Stanley), have been suggested as marking the locality. And smote all the country of the Amalekites. i.e. afterwards possessed by them, to the west of Edom. Amalek was a grandson of Esau (vide <a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a>). And also the Amorites. The mountaineers, as distinguished from the Canaanites or lowlanders (cf. <a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16</a>). That dwelt in Huezon-tamar. "The pruning of the palm;" afterwards Engedi, "the fountain of the wild goat," situated midway up the western shore of the Dead Sea, and now called Ain-jidy (cf. <a href="/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">1 Samuel 24:1, 2</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/20-2.htm">2 Chronicles 20:2</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/47-10.htm">Ezekiel 47:10</a>). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/14-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then they turned back וַ֠יָּשֻׁבוּ (way·yā·šu·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to invade וַיָּבֹ֜אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go En-mishpat מִשְׁפָּט֙ (miš·pāṭ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5880.htm">Strong's 5880: </a> En-mishpat -- 'spring of judgment', another name for a place called Kadesh (that is, הִ֣וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Kadesh), קָדֵ֔שׁ (qā·ḏêš) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6946.htm">Strong's 6946: </a> Kadesh -- 'sacred', a place in the desert and they conquered וַיַּכּ֕וּ (way·yak·kū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every territory שְׂדֵ֖ה (śə·ḏêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land of the Amalekites, הָעֲמָלֵקִ֑י (hā·‘ă·mā·lê·qî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6003.htm">Strong's 6003: </a> Amalekites -- descendants of Amalek as וְגַם֙ (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and well as the Amorites הָ֣אֱמֹרִ֔י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_567.htm">Strong's 567: </a> Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe who lived הַיֹּשֵׁ֖ב (hay·yō·šêḇ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Hazazon-tamar. תָּמָֽר׃ (tā·mār) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2688.htm">Strong's 2688: </a> Hazazon-tamar -- a place on the west side of the Dead Sea <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">OT Law: Genesis 14:7 They returned and came to En Mishpat (Gen. 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