knew why the Lord afflicted him with plagues!
Then the prince of Egypt called Abraham before him, who was sore
afraid; and he gave him his wife again and his consort, and bade
him seek friends elsewhere, other princes and another folk. And
he bade his thanes and serving men conduct him, uninjured and
with honour, out from among that people, that he might be at
peace.

(ll. 1873-1889) So Abraham took his possessions and went out from
the land of Egypt. Brave men conveyed the maiden, the bride with
rings adorned, and they led their flocks and earthly riches unto
Bethel to their olden dwellings again, wife and wealth and
worldly treasure. They began to build there, to found a city,
and renew their halls and establish a home. And they builded an
altar in the plain near that which Abraham had built aforetime to
his God, when he came out of the west. And there the blessed man
of noble heart gave praise anew unto the name of the Eternal
Lord, offering sacrifice unto the Prince of angels, and giving
thanks abundantly unto the Lord of life for all His grace and
mercy.

(ll. 1890-1900) Then Abraham and Lot abode in that place, having
the fullness of their desires, enjoying bliss, until no longer
could they prosper in that land together, with their possessions,
but those righteous men must needs seek elsewhere some roomier
dwelling-place. For often quarrels rose between the followers of
these faithful men, and strife among their shepherds. Then holy
Abraham, mindful of honour, spake fairly unto Lot:

(ll. 1900-1919) "I am thy father's brother in blood kinship, and
thou my brother's son. No strife shall rise, no feud grow up,
between us two. God will not suffer that. We two are kinsmen;
naught else shall there be between us save goodness and enduring
love. Now, Lot, take thought how strong men dwell about our
borders, mighty tribes with thanes and allies, men of valour, the
tribe of the Canaanites and the tribe of the Perizzites. They
will not give us of their land! Therefore let us go forth from
this place, and seek out roomier fields. I give good counsel,
son of Haran, for us both, and speak the truth. I give thee
choice, my son! Take thought, and ponder in thy heart on which
hand thou wilt bend thy course, thou and thy cattle. The choice
is thine!"

(ll. 1920-1944) Then Lot departed to view the green earth and the
land that lies by Jordan. And it was watered with rivers, and
covered with pleasant fruits