Untimely Contention
W. Adamson. Genesis 13:5-9 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.… It was untimely contention when Monarchists and Republicans in France disputed with each other, while the German armies were hemming them in on all sides. It was untimely contention when Luther and Zwingle disputed together, while the Roman hosts were assailing the newly-erected structure of the Reformation. It was untimely contention when Liberals and Conservatives disputed amongst themselves, while the Russian hordes were advancing on Constantinople, and intriguing with Afghanistan. It was untimely contention between Judah and Israel, when the Syrian and Assyrian powers were watching for an opportunity of attack and conquest. It was untimely contention between French and English Canadians, when Indians were on the alert to lay waste homes and settlements with fire and sword. And so it was untimely contention between the servants of Lot and Abraham, when surrounded by heathen tribes. (W. Adamson.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. WEB: Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.