Is not the whole land before you? Please separate from me; if to the left, then I will go to the right; or if to the right, then I will go to the left."
Interesting that Abram let Lot choose the direction. Obviously, this gives Lot almost by default the best territory. Given the size of Abram's herd on its own, and the fact that the area is already inhabited, this could leave Abram in a difficult position to sustain his herds.
Also, by this point, God has already promised Abram that his descendants will be given Canaan. Does he offer Lot the choice knowing that it will leave him to go into Canaan, or is it just the kindness of a man toward his "brother" and accepting that God will provide?
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