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In Genesis 14, Abram transforms from a humble wanderer into a fearless warrior. When his nephew Lot is taken hostage, Abram rallies 318 men and executes a daring rescue that restores his family and their possessions.

The Bible you hold today is not identical to the original Scriptures. Through centuries of redactions, translations, and edits, place names, phrases, and even numbers have shifted to reflect the understanding of the editors and readers of each era

The 318 men mentioned in Genesis 14 may not have been soldiers at all. Hebrew numerology reveals that the name of Abraham’s servant, Eliezer, adds up to exactly 318—showing that Abraham’s victory may have come from God, not manpower.