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The Purpose of the Move
Commentators speculate on why Abraham moved. Some suggest practical reasons, like escaping the grim aftermath of Sodom's destruction. Others, like Calvin and Gill, see a divine purpose: God kept Abraham on the move to reinforce his identity as a 'sojourner,' preventing him from getting too comfortable on earth and keeping his focus on his heavenly inheritance.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 20:1–18
18th Century
Theologian
2. אבימלך 'ǎbı̂ymelek — Abimelech, “father of the king.”
7. נביא nābı̂y' “prophet,” one who speaks by Go…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 20:1
19th Century
Bishop
Abraham journeyed from there. —That is, from Mamre, where he had stayed for so long, and which seems to have continued to be one o…
John Calvin
On Genesis 20:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Abraham journeyed from thence. What Moses related concerning the destruction of Sodom was a digression. He now returns to the continua…
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John Gill
On Genesis 20:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Abraham journeyed from there towards the south country ,
&c.] He returned from the plains or oaks of Mamre, wher…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 20:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…