1. מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word.

2. חמת chêmet “bottle,…

I do not know.—This explains the reason for Abimelech’s visit. The king’s herdsmen had robbed Abraham of a well, a type of propert…

And Abimelech said, I do not know who has done this thing: He pleads ignorance; he knew nothing of it before, nor now whi…

Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed by God, and …