Genesis 38:9
The Scripture
(9) And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his brother's wife, that he spilled it on the ground, lest that he should give seed to his brother.
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
Deuteronomy 25:6Ruth 1:11Ruth 4:10Job 5:2Proverbs 27:4Titus 3:3James 3:14James 3:16James 4:5
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