Genesis 20:2
The Scripture
(2) And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 12:11Genesis 12:12Genesis 12:13Genesis 26:7II Chronicles 19:2II Chronicles 20:37II Chronicles 32:31Proverbs 24:16Ecclesiastes 7:20Galatians 2:11Galatians 2:12Ephesians 4:25
Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 18:11Genesis 23:2Genesis 20:14Genesis 25:10Genesis 18:10Genesis 21:1