4 and where he had first built an altar. There Abram called on the name of the Lord.
4 Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the Lord.
4 to the place where he had made an altar at the first. And there Abram called upon the name of the Lord.
4 and built his first altar. Abram prayed there to God.
4 to the place of the altar which he had made there at first. And there Abram called on the name of the Lord.
4 This was the same place where Abram had built the altar, and there he worshiped the Lord again.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 13:4
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.