And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair.
When Abram arrived in Egypt, the Egyptians saw that his wife was very beautiful.
This verse describes how the Egyptians noticed Sarah's exceptional beauty when Abraham and Sarah entered Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Abram and his wife Sarai traveled to Egypt to escape a severe famine in the land of Canaan, following God's earlier call for him to leave his homeland. Upon their arrival, the Egyptians noticed Sarai's exceptional beauty, which was highly valued in ancient cultures and often led to social or political complications. This event highlights the interactions between nomadic patriarchs like Abram and the advanced civilization of Egypt during the patriarchal period around 2000 BC.
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