It happened at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his host spoke to Abraham, saying, "God is with you in all that you do.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century
  1. מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word.

  2. חמת chêmet “bottle,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

ABIMELECH’S COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM.

Abimelech and Phichol. —Abimelech, that is Father-King, was the…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And it came to pass at that time. Moses relates that this covenant was entered into between Abraham and Abimelech to show that after vario…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it came to pass at that time
Not when Ishmael was grown up and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael wa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed by God, and …

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