In Genesis chapter 13, Abraham and his nephew Lot decided to separate and live in different locations apart from each other due to the constant quarreling between them and among those managing their flocks and herds. Interestingly, the separation lasted until Abraham rescued Lot and his family from Sodom’s impending doom. Though they had lived separately for years, Abraham and Lot eventually reunited when Abraham learned Lot had been captured and needed to be rescued. Abraham sent his men out on a rescue mission and they “brought back his relative Lot and his possessions” (Genesis 14:16). So,
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