In Genesis 14 we see the spiritual side of what appears to be a geo-political struggle. The kings of the Dead Sea area fighting against foreign kings. The king of Sodom emerges as the man who is seeking to exert his own power and prominence. But Abram's faith in God shames the King of Sodom, brings blessing from Melchizedek, king of Salem, and places Abram in line to be blessed by God.