Genesis 14:17
And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king’s dale. And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king’s dale.
The meeting took place after Abraham returned victorious from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the Elamites who had taken Lot and his family captive, when he had rescued the captives from them. It occurred at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale. There the king of Sodom came out with his retinue to honor Abraham and to discuss the recovered people and goods.
Abraham's dealings surrounding the meeting show that he maintained friendly relations with those around him, revealing God's character to them through integrity, unselfishness, valor, and benevolence. His victory over a much stronger force drew the people of Sodom's attention to the true faith, leading them to recognize that divine power had made him conqueror. His unselfish treatment of the prisoners and spoil showed the superiority of the religion he honored, and Melchizedek's blessing acknowledged Jehovah as the source of his strength and victory, yet the people rejected this final ray of light. In the meeting that follows, Abraham refused the spoils offered by the king of Sodom so the king could not claim credit for enriching him, a refusal that rejected the temptation of gain, expressed justice and concern for others, and ensured that God, who had promised to bless him, received the glory for his prosperity.