Genesis 14:17
“And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king’s dale.”
KJV
Read in Genesis 14Meaning
The king of Sodom meets Abram after the rescue, creating the setting for the two royal encounters that follow.
Read carefully
The narrative juxtaposes these encounters before explaining Abram's response to blessing and to material reward.
Reflection
Victory is followed by choices about worship, recognition, and wealth rather than treated as an end in itself.