KJV ORIGINAL
And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Abimelech said, 'Look, my land is spread out before you: live wherever you want.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Abimelech is generously offering Abraham the freedom to settle anywhere in his territory as a gesture of goodwill.
📚 Historical Context
In Genesis 20, Abraham and his wife Sarah are staying in the territory of Abimelech, the king of Gerar, during their travels. Abraham fears for his safety and lies by saying Sarah is his sister, which leads Abimelech to take her into his household, but God intervenes by warning Abimelech in a dream. As a result, Abimelech returns Sarah unharmed and offers Abraham the freedom to live anywhere in his land as a gesture of peace and restoration.
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