Genesis 20:4
The Scripture
(4) But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?
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 20:6Genesis 20:18Genesis 20:17Genesis 18:23Genesis 18:24Genesis 18:25Genesis 19:24II Samuel 4:11I Chronicles 21:17
Related verses (shared words)
II Kings 8:12Jeremiah 5:15Genesis 18:25Genesis 18:23Genesis 18:24Job 40:8