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Chapter 13 deals with the condition and behavior of Abram in the land of Canaan. Pharaoh might well have stripped Abram of all that he possessed, but he didn't. By now Abram was very rich to the extent that his riches were a burden.
Abram goes back to Bethel where he had built an altar to God. Up till now, Abram and Lot were inseparable, but wealth often is the cause of contention. The problem originates between the herdsmen of the two men, over which should have the better pasture and water. Notice how Abram handles the problem with love and consideration. "Let there be no strife between you and me." "There is plenty of pasture and water for everyone." "You decide what you want and I will take whatever is left over." Lot selects the plain of Jordan, rich flat country with plenty of pasture and water. Also, there were some very attractive towns to take care of their social life. So Abram took the hill country and his family dwelt in tents.
God again spoke to Abram and promised him a good land and many descendants. So Abram built an altar in thankfulness to God.
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