Genesis 20
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 20 of 50
Chapter Summary
1 Abraham sojourns at Gerar, 2 says his wife is his sister. 3 Abimelech takes her, but in a dream is reproved for taking her. 9 He rebukes Abraham, 14 he restores Sarah, and reproves her. 17 Abraham's prayer honored by God.
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Abraham moves to the land of the Negeb and lives in Gerar.
Abraham tells Abimelech, king of Gerar, that Sarah is his sister. Abimelech takes Sarah into his house.
God comes to Abimelech in a dream, warning him that he will die because he took a married woman. Abimelech pleads his innocence, stating Abraham and S…
Timeline
Abraham moves to the land of the Negeb and lives in Gerar.
Genesis 20:1Abraham tells Abimelech, king of Gerar, that Sarah is his sister. Abimelech takes Sarah into his house.
Genesis 20:2God comes to Abimelech in a dream, warning him that he will die because he took a married woman. Abimelech pleads his innocence, stating Abraham and Sarah both claimed to be siblings. God acknowledges Abimelech's integrity and reveals He withheld him from sinning.
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