Ge 15:1-21. DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT.

      1. After these things--the conquest of the invading kings.
      the word of the Lord--a phrase used, when connected with a vision, to denote a prophetic message.
      Fear not, Abram--When the excitement of the enterprise was over, he had become a prey to despondency and terror at the probable revenge that might be meditated against him. To dispel his fear, he was favored with this gracious announcement. Having such a promise, how well did it become him (and all God's people who have the same promise) to dismiss fears, and cast all burdens on the Lord (Ps 27:3).

JFB.