Genesis 38:16
The Scripture
(16) And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Israelites travel from Shechem to the Jordan River, where they encounter a man named Abimelech who is a descendant of Shechem. The narrative highlights the tension between the Israelites' journey and the fear of Abimelech, who is considered a threat because of his lineage. The chapter also reflects the theme of divine providence guiding the people through their wilderness wanderings.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Samuel 13:11Deuteronomy 23:18Ezekiel 16:33Matthew 26:15I Timothy 6:10
Related verses (shared words)
Deuteronomy 30:20Luke 12:53II Kings 8:12Job 40:8Revelation 3:18Genesis 36:2