Genesis 20:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou hast done this thing?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Abimelech said to Abraham, 'What were you thinking when you did this? What did you see that made you act this way?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Abimelech is confronting Abraham, asking him to explain why he lied about Sarah being his sister instead of his wife.

📚 Historical Context

In Genesis 20, Abraham travels to the region of Gerar and fears for his life, so he lies to King Abimelech by saying his wife Sarah is his sister. This deception leads Abimelech to take Sarah, but God intervenes by warning him in a dream that she is married, prompting Abimelech to confront Abraham about his motives.

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Then Abimelech called Abraham to him and said, 'What have you done to us? How have I wronged you that you would bring such great sin upon me and my kingdom? You have done things to me that should never be done.'

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And Abimelech said, 'What have you done to us? One of my people could have easily slept with your wife, and you would have brought guilt and punishment upon all of us.'

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