"I have no idea what the condition of this area was when Abraham found it - I suppose it is described in the Bible. But a lot can happen in 5000 years - especially back then!"
Since it is close to Jerusalem, Melchizedek was priest-king of a thriving kingdom there.
15 posted on 07/23/2019 3:58:38 AM PDT by Wonder Warthog
(The Hog of Steel and NRA Life Member)