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God Intervenes for His People
Commentators emphasize that God Himself directly intervened by speaking to a pagan king in a dream. This powerful act demonstrates God's sovereign care and protection over His people, even when they are vulnerable or have acted foolishly. As John Calvin notes, God reproves kings for the sake of His chosen ones, showing they are precious to Him.
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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 20:3
19th Century
Bishop
God (Elohim) came ... — From the use of this title of the Deity, it has been said that this narrative is an Elohi…
John Calvin
On Genesis 20:3
16th Century
Theologian
But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night. Here Moses shows that the Lord acted with such gentleness that, in punishing His servant, H…
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John Gill
On Genesis 20:3
17th Century
Pastor
But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night
Put a dream into his mind, by which he cautioned him against taking Sa…
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…