024: Ancient Warring in the Tar Pits: Mike Mason (Genesis 14:1-12) episode artwork

EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 1H 6M

024: Ancient Warring in the Tar Pits: Mike Mason (Genesis 14:1-12)

from Does the Bible say THAT?!? · host David Lester

Dave Lester is again joined by Mike Mason and they explore the strange text of Genesis 14 which involves two different alliances of kings going to war with one another around the Dead Sea. And then there are tar pits! And Lot is kidnapped!Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham*The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas*The New International Commentary: The Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-17 by Victor P. Hamilton*The JPS Torah Commentary by Dr. Nahum Sarna*"Battle of Siddim" Wikipedia article. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_SiddimOpening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

Dave Lester is again joined by Mike Mason and they explore the strange text of Genesis 14 which involves two different alliances of kings going to war with one another around the Dead Sea. And then there are tar pits! And Lot is kidnapped!Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham*The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas*The New International Commentary: The Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-17 by Victor P. Hamilton*The JPS Torah Commentary by Dr. Nahum Sarna*"Battle of Siddim" Wikipedia article. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_SiddimOpening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

NOW PLAYING

024: Ancient Warring in the Tar Pits: Mike Mason (Genesis 14:1-12)

0:00 1:06:45

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Does the Bible say THAT?!??

This episode is 1 hour and 6 minutes long.

When was this Does the Bible say THAT?!? episode published?

This episode was published on May 22, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Dave Lester is again joined by Mike Mason and they explore the strange text of Genesis 14 which involves two different alliances of kings going to war with one another around the Dead Sea. And then there are tar pits! And Lot is kidnapped!Sources...

Can I download this Does the Bible say THAT?!? episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!