Genesis 14:13
And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram.
Cross-references
Genesis 13:18 establishes Abram's settlement at Mamre, which is referenced here to locate his dwelling during the battle.
Genesis 18:1 shows God visiting Abraham at the same Mamre location, emphasizing its significance.
In Genesis 35:27, Jacob visits Mamre, echoing Abraham's residence here and linking the patriarchs.
Genesis 10:16 lists the Amorites among Canaan's descendants, adding historical depth to Mamre's people here.
In Philippians 3:5, Paul claims the same ethnic label — 'Hebrew of the Hebrews' — tracing his identity back to Abram, first designated 'the Hebrew' here.
Both verses feature a fugitive fleeing catastrophe to deliver devastating news — here about Lot's capture, in 1 Samuel 4:12 about Israel's defeat and the Ark's loss.
In Job 1:15, an escaped servant reports disaster, echoing the fugitive's report to Abram here.