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Genesis 20:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 20:4

Verse 4 of 18

Scripture focus

But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?

Genesis 20:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 20:4

Theological / Devotional

Not come near her. Abimelech was prevented from dishonoring Sarah by the peculiar disease that had overtaken him, but concerning whose nature little is revealed.

This statement was made to avoid the possibility that Isaac, soon to be born, might be considered a child of Abimelech rather than of Abraham.

Lord, wilt thou slay? In ancient times dreams were considered as of divine origin, and Abimelech therefore believed that the one who appeared to him was a divine being. The authority with which the one addressing him spoke was obviously superior even to his own, as king.

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