Genesis 13:7

And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.

Cross-references

Genesis 21:25 records another dispute over a well, showing such resource conflicts were a recurring issue in the patriarchal era.

Genesis 26:20 shows Isaac's herdsmen in a similar well dispute, echoing the strife between Abram's and Lot's herdsmen.

Genesis 15:18–21 Historical context

Genesis 15:18-21 lists the Canaanites and Perizzites among nations whose land God promises to Abram's descendants — giving theological weight to the land in question.

Genesis 12:6 Historical context

Genesis 12:6 establishes the Canaanite presence when Abram first arrived — the same ongoing reality noted here as background to the herdsmen dispute.

James 3:16 Related theme

In James 3:16, envying and strife produce confusion and every evil work — a principle this herdsmen conflict illustrates, threatening the peace between Abram and Lot.

James 4:1 Related theme

James 4:1 traces conflicts to covetous desires within — the same root cause visible here as herdsmen quarrel over land and resources.

In 1 Corinthians 6:6, Paul rebukes brother suing brother before unbelievers — Genesis 13:7 similarly notes the Canaanites and Perizzites witnessed the strife among Abram's kin.

Mark 3:25 Parallel

In Mark 3:25, Jesus says a house divided cannot stand — the strife between Abram's and Lot's households illustrates internal division threatening a shared community.

1 Corinthians 3:3 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 3:3, Paul identifies envy and strife as marks of carnality — the very forces driving the herdsmen conflict in this passage.