Genesis 21:22-24

The Voice

²²Meanwhile, Abimelech, along with Phicol, the commander of his army, spoke confidentially to Abraham.

Now that Abraham’s people are so numerous and powerful, Abimelech wants to see whether Abraham will remain loyal to him.

Abimelech: God seems to bless everything you do. ²³So swear to me right now on the name of your God that you and your people will be honest with me and never try to deceive me, my children, or my descendants. Promise that you will always treat me and this land where you have resided as a foreigner with kindness and grace, as I have treated you.

Abraham: ²⁴I swear.

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