Genesis 14:3

14:3 These last five kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).

Genesis 26:19

26:19 When Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and discovered a well with fresh flowing water there,


tn Heb “all these,” referring only to the last five kings named. The referent has been specified as “these last five kings” in the translation for clarity.

tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to join together; to unite; to be allied.” It stresses close associations, especially of friendships, marriages, or treaties.

sn The Salt Sea is the older name for the Dead Sea.

tn Heb “living.” This expression refers to a well supplied by subterranean streams (see Song 4:15).