But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man’s wife.
But God came to Abimelech in a dream during the night and said to him, 'Listen, you are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken, for she is already married to another man.'
God is warning Abimelech through a dream that he's in serious danger because he has taken another man's wife, not knowing she was married.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Abraham and his wife Sarah were traveling through the region of Gerar, where Abraham feared for his safety and lied by saying Sarah was his sister instead of his wife. This deception led King Abimelech to take Sarah into his household, unaware of her true marital status. God intervened directly in a dream to warn Abimelech of the grave consequences, highlighting His commitment to protecting the marriages and promises within His covenant people.
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