Having changed his mind, Abram made an upward journey away from Egypt to Bethel, in the company of his wife, nephew and all that he had. He was a wealthy man in livestock, silver and gold! Lot too had his own flocks, herds and tents!

Since both Abram and Lot were well supplied with great possessions, the land could NOT support both of them. As a result, they could NOT dwell together as evidenced by the prevailing strife between their herdsmen.

It was at this moment that Abram made the bold, but difficult decision to ask Lot, his nephew, to separate from him−Please let there be no strife between you and me… Please separate from me…