KJV ORIGINAL
Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Abimelech came to Isaac from Gerar, bringing with him Ahuzzath one of his close advisors, and Phichol the commander of his army.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing that King Abimelech came to meet with Isaac, bringing his trusted advisor and military commander with him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Isaac had become very wealthy and powerful in the land of Gerar, causing the Philistines to become envious and ask him to leave. Abimelech was the Philistine king who had previously made a covenant with Abraham, Isaac's father. The fact that he brought his top military commander and advisor suggests this was an official diplomatic mission.
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