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Genesis 20:2-4
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Genesis 20:2-4
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2 Abraham [a]said [again] of Sarah his wife, “She is my sister.” So [b]Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took [c]Sarah [into his harem]. 3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream during the night, and said, “Behold, you are a dead man because of the woman whom you have taken [as your wife], for she is another man’s wife.” 4 Now Abimelech had not yet come near her; so he said, “Lord, will you kill a people who are righteous and innocent and blameless [regarding Sarah]?
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- Genesis 20:2 See 12:11-13.
- Genesis 20:2 The word “Abimelech” may be a royal title instead of a proper name. In either case this man is probably the father or grandfather of Abimelech king of the Philistines encountered later by Isaac (26:1).
- Genesis 20:2 Sarah was about ninety years old at this time.
Genesis 20:2-4
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Genesis 20:2-4
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2 and there Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.(A)” Then Abimelek(B) king of Gerar sent for Sarah and took her.(C)
3 But God came to Abimelek(D) in a dream(E) one night and said to him, “You are as good as dead(F) because of the woman you have taken; she is a married woman.”(G)
4 Now Abimelek had not gone near her, so he said, “Lord, will you destroy an innocent nation?(H)
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