Genesis 32:11
The Scripture
(11) Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Abraham wrestles with his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac, and the servant suggests the maidservant Hagar. Abraham agrees, and the servant takes Hagar to his house. The chapter highlights themes of divine providence, the value of a good marriage, and the consequences of deception.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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