Genesis 20:15
The Scripture
(15) And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 20 Jacob is visited by his brother Esau who brings a ewe of the field as a bride for his wife Rachel. Jacob deceives Esau by sending his own servant to take the ewe, and Esau is fooled into believing it is his own daughter, leading to a tragic loss. The chapter highlights themes of deception, family rivalry, and the serious consequences of dishonest actions.
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