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Genesis 20:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 20:15

Verse 15 of 18

Scripture focus

And Abimelech said, Behold, my land [is] before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.

Genesis 20:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 20:15

Theological / Devotional

My land is before thee. This seemingly generous offer is precisely the opposite of Pharaoh’s request under similar circumstances (see ch. 12:19, 20). Abimelech sought to make it clear to Abraham that he had intended no wrong and wanted to live on good terms with this wealthy prince from Mesopotamia. Knowing of Abraham’s rescue of the men of Sodom some years earlier, Abimelech may also for that reason have feared reprisal for his deed.

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