Now return the woman to her husband, and he will pray for you, for he is a prophet. Then you will live. But if you don’t return her to him, you can be sure that you and all your people will die.”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

2. אבימלך 'ǎbı̂ymelek — Abimelech, “father of the king.”

7. נביא nābı̂y' “prophet,” one who speaks by Go…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He is a prophet. —This is not said as an aggravation of Abimelech’s sin, but as an encouragement to him to restore Sarah. It is th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Now therefore, restore the man his wife. God does not now speak of Abraham as a common man, but as one who is so uniquely dear to Himself …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now therefore restore the man [his] wife
Which will be a full proof and evidence to all of the integrity of your hea…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Deceitful conduct will not prosper: it brings ourselves and others into danger. God warns Abimelech of his danger of sin, and his danger of death f…