¹⁸ For the Lord ^(A)had closed all the wombs of the house of Abimelech because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.

¹⁷ But the Lord ^(A)afflicted Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram's wife.

¹⁰ So they sent the ark of God to Ekron. But as soon as the ark of God came to Ekron, the people of Ekron cried out, “They have brought around to us the ark of the God of Israel to kill us and our people.”

⁶ And her rival used to provoke her grievously to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb.

² Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, ^(A)who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?”

⁷ Now then, return the man's wife, ^(A)for he is a prophet, so that he will pray for you, and you shall live. But if you do not return her, know that you shall surely die, you ^(B)and all who are yours.”

² And Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children^[a] by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.