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Genesis 22:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After these events happened, someone brought news to Abraham, saying, 'Look, Milcah has also given birth to children for your brother Nahor.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse tells us that Abraham received news that his brother Nahor had children through his wife Milcah.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, this verse follows the dramatic event where God tested Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac, which Abraham obeyed before God provided a ram as a substitute. After passing this test, Abraham receives news about his brother Nahor's family, specifically that Nahor's wife Milcah has borne children, which serves to expand the genealogy and connect Abraham's lineage to other peoples in the ancient Near East. This information highlights the importance of family ties in the broader story of God's promises to Abraham.

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