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A King's Generous Amends
Commentators highlight the stark contrast between Abimelech's response and Pharaoh's in a similar situation (Genesis 12). Instead of banishing Abraham for his deception, Abimelech, having been warned by God, makes honorable amends. He offers Abraham the freedom to live anywhere in his entire kingdom, demonstrating a remarkable and righteous generosity.
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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…
John Gill
On Genesis 20:15
17th Century
Pastor
And Abimelech said, behold, my whole land [is] before you ,
&c.] Instead of bidding him be gone, and sending him awa…
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.<…