3 He moved on from the Negev, camping along the way, to Bethel, the place he had first set up his tent between Bethel and Ai

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 13:3

Commentary on Genesis 13:1-4

(Read Genesis 13:1-4)

Abram was very rich: he was very heavy, so the Hebrew word is; for riches are a burden; and they that will be rich, do but load themselves with thick clay, Mark 10:23,24. Nay, outward prosperity, if well managed, is an ornament to piety, and an opportunity for doing more good. Abram removed to Beth-el. His altar was gone, so that he could not offer sacrifice; but he called on the name of the Lord. You may as soon find a living man without breath as one of God's people without prayer.