KJV ORIGINAL
The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh’s house.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Pharaoh's officials also saw her and praised her beauty to Pharaoh, so the woman was brought into Pharaoh's palace.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how Sarai's beauty caught the attention of Egyptian officials, who brought her to Pharaoh's court as Abraham had feared would happen.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Abraham and Sarah's journey to Egypt during a famine in Canaan. Abraham had told Sarah to say she was his sister rather than his wife, fearing the Egyptians would kill him to take his beautiful wife. Ancient Near Eastern rulers often took beautiful women into their harems, and Abraham's fears were proving justified.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save