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These last five kings[a] joined forces[b] in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).[c]

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  1. Genesis 14:3 tn Heb “all these,” referring only to the last five kings named. The referent has been specified as “these last five kings” in the translation for clarity.
  2. Genesis 14:3 tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to join together; to unite; to be allied.” It stresses close associations, especially of friendships, marriages, or treaties.
  3. Genesis 14:3 sn The Salt Sea is the older name for the Dead Sea.

All these latter kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim(A) (that is, the Dead Sea Valley(B)).

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