And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these {were} confederate with Abram. {plain: Heb. plains}

For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation {is} to them an end of all strife.

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.