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15 (But you will die in peace, at a ripe old age.) 16 After four generations they will return here to this land; for the wickedness of the Amorite nations living here now[a] will not be ready for punishment until then.”

17 As the sun went down and it was dark, Abram saw a smoking firepot and a flaming torch that passed between the halves of the carcasses.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 15:16 Amorite nations living here now, implied.

15 You, however, will go to your ancestors(A) in peace and be buried at a good old age.(B) 16 In the fourth generation(C) your descendants will come back here,(D) for the sin of the Amorites(E) has not yet reached its full measure.”

17 When the sun had set and darkness had fallen, a smoking firepot with a blazing torch(F) appeared and passed between the pieces.(G)

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