KJV ORIGINAL
And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This occurs after God warned Abimelech in a dream not to harm Abraham or Sarah, whom Abraham had claimed was his sister rather than his wife. Abimelech, seeking to make peace with Abraham and avoid God's judgment, is offering him generous hospitality and freedom to choose where to live in his kingdom of Gerar.
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