Genesis 38:17
The Scripture
(17) And he said, I will send thee a kid from the flock. And she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou send it?
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
Ezekiel 16:33Genesis 38:20Genesis 38:24Genesis 38:25Proverbs 20:16Luke 16:8
Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 4:13Ezekiel 34:8II Kings 8:12Numbers 13:2I Samuel 6:3Psalms 57:3