And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.
And they asked him, 'Where is your wife Sarah?' And he answered, 'Look, she's in the tent.'
The visitors are asking Abraham about Sarah's location, and he tells them she's inside the tent.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Abraham is visited by three mysterious men who are actually the Lord and two angels, during a time when he was living in the region of Canaan as a nomadic patriarch. This encounter highlights ancient Near Eastern customs of hospitality, as Abraham eagerly welcomes and serves his guests. The question about Sarah's whereabouts sets the stage for the divine announcement that she will bear a son, despite her old age, fulfilling God's covenant promise to Abraham.
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