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A Pagan King's Swift Obedience
John Calvin highlights Abimelech's immediate response to God's warning in a dream. The pagan king rose early to obey, setting an example of swift obedience that challenges believers who may be slow to act on the much clearer and fuller revelation they have in Scripture.
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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 Calvin
On Genesis 20:8
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning. Moses teaches how effective the oracle had been. For Abimelech, alarmed by the voice of God…
John Gill
On Genesis 20:8
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning Awaking upon the dream, could sleep no more, his thoughts running upon what…
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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…