KJV ORIGINAL
But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, LORD, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Abimelech had not come near her, and he said, 'Lord, will you also destroy a righteous nation?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abimelech is pleading with God, saying he hasn't touched Sarah and asking if God would really destroy innocent people.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Abraham told Abimelech that Sarah was his sister (not mentioning she was also his wife) out of fear. God appeared to Abimelech in a dream to warn him not to touch Sarah, revealing she was actually Abraham's wife. Abimelech is now defending himself and his people, claiming they acted in good faith based on Abraham's deception.
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