Genesis 13:6

6 They had so many possessions between them that the land couldn't support both of them. They could no longer live together.

Genesis 13:6 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 13:6

And the land was not able to bear them, that they might
dwell together
That part of the country where Abram and Lot were could not afford them room enough for their several tents; or however could not furnish them with sufficient pasturage for their flocks and herds, they were so numerous; at least could not do it so as to be contiguous to each other, that there was a necessity of one of them going further off: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell
together;
we have before an account of the substance of each of them, how great it was; and here now is noted an inconvenience which arises from a large increase of riches, that relations and friends are obliged to part, and cannot dwell together; what one would think would make them more comfortable together, is the cause and occasion of their separation.

Genesis 13:6 In-Context

4 that is, to the place at which he had earlier built the altar. There he worshipped in the LORD's name.

5 Now Lot, who traveled with Abram, also had flocks, cattle, and tents.

6 They had so many possessions between them that the land couldn't support both of them. They could no longer live together.

7 Conflicts broke out between those herding Abram's livestock and those herding Lot's livestock. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites lived in the land.

8 Abram said to Lot, "Let's not have disputes between me and you and between our herders since we are relatives.