father_of_Mamre
Father of Mamre - Amorite, ally of Abraham
Who is father_of_Mamre in the Bible?
Mamre's father was an Amorite whose name is not recorded in Scripture, mentioned only in Genesis 14:13 as the father of Mamre, who allied with Abraham. Mamre, along with his brothers Eshcol and Aner, supported Abraham when he pursued Chedorlaomer to rescue his nephew Lot from captivity. Though Mamre's father himself does not appear directly in the biblical narrative, his son's loyalty to Abraham demonstrates the respect Abraham had earned among the local Amorite population and shows the network of alliances that helped sustain Abraham during his time in Canaan.
Biography
Father of Mamre The father of Mamre, an Amorite, is mentioned briefly in Gen.14.13. His name is not provided in the biblical text. Mamre, along with his brothers Eshcol and Aner, was an ally of Abraham during the time when Abraham lived near the terebinth trees of Mamre in Hebron. When Abraham learned that his nephew Lot had been captured by Chedorlaomer and his allies, he gathered his 318 trained servants and pursued them. Mamre and his brothers joined Abraham in this pursuit, demonstrating their loyalty and support for Abraham and his family (Gen.14.24).
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 14:13
"Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentioned | Hebrew | Mamre , an Amorite |