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

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

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…

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 …

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

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…