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A Sign of True Repentance
Commentators contrast Abimelech's actions with Pharaoh's (Genesis 12). Pharaoh gave gifts when taking Sarah and sent Abraham away in disgrace. Abimelech, however, gives gifts upon restoring Sarah and invites Abraham to stay. Scholars see this as a sign of genuine repentance and a desire to make honorable amends for his wrongdoing.
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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 20:14
19th Century
Bishop
Abimelech... gave them to Abraham. —Pharaoh’s presents were given when he took Sarah, and though he did not require them back, yet…
John Calvin
On Genesis 20:14
16th Century
Theologian
And Abimelech took sheep. Abraham had previously received possessions and gifts in Egypt; but with this difference, that whereas Pharaoh h…
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John Gill
On Genesis 20:14
17th Century
Pastor
And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and
womenservants, and gave [them] unto Abraham
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 20:14–18
17th Century
Minister
We often trouble ourselves, and even are led into temptation and sin, by groundless suspicions; and find the fear of God where we expected it not.<…