And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.
And Abimelech gave orders to all his people, saying, 'Anyone who harms this man or his wife will certainly be put to death.'
King Abimelech is protecting Isaac and Rebekah by threatening severe punishment against anyone who would harm them.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Isaac had traveled to the land of Gerar during a famine and, out of fear for his life, lied by saying his wife Rebekah was his sister to avoid potential harm from the locals. King Abimelech of the Philistines discovered the deception through divine revelation and confronted Isaac, recognizing the risk of unintended consequences for his people. This decree from Abimelech underscores the patriarchal interactions with neighboring nations and God's protective hand over His chosen family.
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